Loaded Beef Skillet Nachos

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
• 1 pound lean ground beef (I used 90% lean)
• one 1-ounce packet taco seasoning (I used medium heat, reduced sodium)
• 8 cups corn tortilla chips (I used Hint of Lime)
• one 13-ounce jar Cowboy Caviar (or a thick black bean, corn, red pepper salsa)
• 2 to 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 green onions (sliced into thin rounds)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons cilantro or to taste (minced)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   To a large skillet, add the optional oil, ground beef, and cook beef over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through; stir and crumble as it cooks.

3. 3

   Evenly sprinkle the taco seasoning and stir; set aside.

4. 4

   To a separate oven-safe skillet, add half the chips, evenly top with half the beef, half the cowboy caviar, and half the cheese.

5. 5

   Repeat the layering process with the remaining half of the chips, beef, cowboy caviar, and cheese.

6. 6

   Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

7. 7

   Evenly sprinkle with the green onions, cilantro, and serve immediately. Nachos are best warm and fresh.