Veggie Nachos
(from kintyre’s recipe box)
Source: Ground Beef Cookbook
Cook time: 27 minutesServes 12 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 1/2 quarts water, divided
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 medium bunch broccoli, broken into small florets
- 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into small florets
- 1 package (15 1/2 ounces) bite size tortilla chips
- 1 can (11 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Directions
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In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
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Add 3/4 cup water and taco seasoning.
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Simmer for 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil.
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Add broccoli and cauliflower.
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Cook for 2 minutes; drain.
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Place chips on a large ovenproof serving platter.
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Top with beef mixture, broccoli, and cauliflower.
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In a bowl, combine soup, milk, and red pepper.
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Drizzle over vegetables.
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Sprinkle with olives.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through.