Phenomenal 15 Minute Nachos

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef (can substitute ground turkey or chicken)
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1 medium green pepper (diced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced or 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
• 1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tablespoon chili pepper
• 1/4 tablespoon cumin
• salt
• your favorite tortilla chips or taco shell

Recipe

• 1 heat oil on medium in large sauté pan (high sides).
• 2 if using garlic cloves, add to oil and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• 3 add ground meat and spices, cook on medium/medium-high (i've found that beef taste the best, but you can truly never go wrong w/ whatever you choose).
• 4 when halfway done (about 3-4 minutes), add vegetables to the meat. do not drain.
• 5 when the meat is done (about another 5 minutes or so) add refried beans. stir until meat/veggies are mixed into the beans.
• 6 lower heat and continue to cook until mixture simmers. (the consistency of the dish should allow for it to boil a bit, if not then add a little water or broth to get it to the consistency that you prefer. caution the dish should not be watery, cook uncovered on low to cook the water out.).
• 7 serve topped with melted cheese on chips or in soft tortilla/hard shell to make tacos.
• 8 optional preparation.
• 9 mix garlic and spices into the meat and allow to rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, then cook according to directions.