Blue-Ribbon Beef Nachos

Chili powder and sassy salsa season a zesty mixture of ground beef and refried beans that’s sprinkled with green onions, tomatoes and olives.

—DIANE HIXON NICEVILLE, FL



START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans

1 jar (16 ounces) salsa

1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, chopped

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 green onion, chopped

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

Tortilla chips

Sliced ripe olives, chopped green onions and tomatoes, optional

1. In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next seven ingredients and heat through.

2. Serve over tortilla chips. Top with olives, onions and tomatoes if desired.