Veggie Nachos

(from TheFrugalGrandma’s recipe box)

Source: Ground Beef Cookbook (from RecipeThing user kintyre)

Cook time: 27 minutes
Serves 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

  1. In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.

  2. Add 3/4 cup water and taco seasoning.

  3. Simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil.

  5. Add broccoli and cauliflower.

  6. Cook for 2 minutes; drain.

  7. Place chips on a large ovenproof serving platter.

  8. Top with beef mixture, broccoli, and cauliflower.

  9. In a bowl, combine soup, milk, and red pepper.

  10. Drizzle over vegetables.

  11. Sprinkle with olives.

  12. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through.

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