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Beef, Bean & Cheese Nachos {with Jalapeños}

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag good quality thin tortilla chips
  • 2 jalapenos thinly sliced

For the ground beef...

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ground oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • pinch cayenne

For the cheese dip...

  • 1 lb. white American cheese cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup fine diced jalapeno optional

For the refried beans...

  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese Monterey jack or cheddar

Instructions
 

  • Brown your ground beef in a skillet, using a wooden spoon to break it into fine pieces. Remember nice and fine, don't be afraid to add a tablespoon or two of water to help the beef break down. Season it to taste with chili powder, cumin, ground oregano, cayenne, salt & pepper. Drain well.
  • In a microwaveable bowl, add the cubed American cheese, butter and milk. Microwave in one minute intervals, stirring in between until cheese has melted. Stir in cumin, garlic powder and finely diced jalapeno if desired.
  • Heat beans in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sour cream and cheese and continuing cooking until combined.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • On an oven proof baking sheet, pile chips with beef, beans, cheese and sliced jalapeños (optional); repeat. Bake until cheese is bubbly and just beginning to brown, about 10 - 15 minutes.