Mexican-Style Beef Sausage Nachos
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (93% or leaner)
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced mild green chiles, drained
  • 8 ounce low salt tortilla chips (about 60 chips)
  • 1 cup canned low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 and 3/4 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
  • 2 cup thinly sliced lettuce, such as iceberg or romaine
  • 1 cup diced seeded tomatoes
  • garnishes: sliced avocado, fresh chopped cilantro leaves, sliced ripe olives, sour cream, sliced jalapeño peppers, lime wedges
Directions
  1. Combine all sausage ingredients in large mixing bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
  2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
  3. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into half-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
  4. Add salsa and green chiles to sausage mixture; cook 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Preheat oven broiler on high.
  6. Spread chips in single layer on large aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
  7. Spread sausage mixture evenly over chips.
  8. Top with beans; sprinkle with cheese.
  9. Broil 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and begins to brown.
  10. Remove from oven.
  11. Top with lettuce and tomatoes.
  12. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, olives, sour cream, jalapeños and lime wedges, if desired.