How to Make Gourmet Nachos

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place diced tomatoes in a medium saucepan on medium heat.

   Be sure to include the tomatoes’ own juices.
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   Step 2: Stir refried beans into warmed tomatoes.

   Continue heating and mixing until well combined. , Taste the mix and add salt if necessary.
   
   Turn the burner to low and allow to sit for the time being. ,, Strain rendered fat into an empty bean can and throw away once cool and solidified. , Cook onion until translucent. , If using canned jalapenos, add juice as well.
   
   Turn off burner. , Don’t worry about spraying or greasing the dish beforehand. , If it doesn’t all fit, set the excess aside.
   
   Be sure to turn off the burner the beans were on. ,, Turn off oven and serve alongside a communal bowl of tortilla chips as well as guacamole and sour cream (optional).
   
   Allow each person to scoop their own serving of nacho toppings to keep the mixture hot and the chips crispy. ,
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   Step 3: Add rinsed beans and lime juice to saucepan and stir well.

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   Step 4: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 175 degrees C.

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   Step 5: In a second medium saucepan

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   Step 6: brown ground beef on medium.

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   Step 7: Once beef is browned

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   Step 8: add diced onion.

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   Step 9: Add diced jalapenos and salt to taste.

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    Step 10: Pour beef mixture into a large casserole dish.

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    Step 11: Pour bean mixture over the beef mixture.

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    Step 12: Cover the bean layer with cheese and garnish with olives and cilantro.

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    Step 13: Bake nacho mixture until cheese is melted or slightly browned.

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    Step 14: Finished.

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