A fast and easy way to prepare a pretty classic nacho treat, with ground, browned turkey meat. The kids and my husband love it. Serve with sour cream, taco sauce, salsa or guacamole.
Ingredients
- ground turkey: 1 pound
- garlic: 2 clove (chopped)
- black pepper: (to taste, freshly ground)
- red pepper flakes: 2 tsp (crushed)
- fresh chives: 2 Tbsp (chopped)
- hot sauce: 2 Tbsp (optional)
- dry taco seasoning mix: 1 pack (1 ounce pack)
- refried beans: 1 can (14 ounce can)
- Tortilla chips: 1 pack (14.5 ounce pack)
- cheddar cheese: 2 cups (shredded)
- black olives: 1 can (4 ounce can, sliced)
- ripe tomato: 1 piece (diced)
- bunch green onions: 1 piece (sliced)
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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In a large skillet over medium heat, begin to brown the ground turkey. Stir in garlic, pepper, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon chives. Stir in 1 tablespoon hot sauce. When the turkey is browned, stir in taco seasoning mix according to package instructions.
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Pour the beans into a microwave safe bowl, and heat in the microwave until softened. Stir in 1 tablespoon chives and 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
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Spread the tortilla chips across the bottom of a baking sheet. Spoon the beans mixture over the chips. Then spread the turkey mixture across the top. Sprinkle cheese, then olives, tomatoes, green onions, and remaining 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
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Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes
