Shredded Beef Nachos Recipe

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"After ordering nachos in a couple of restaurants, I figured they would be a snap to make at home," related Donna McFarland of Eugene, Oregon. "This version, which calls for leftover roast, is also good with bell peppers added."

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Shredded Beef Nachos Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

7 cups tortilla or nacho chips
1 cup shredded cooked beef
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium plum tomatoes, diced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 green onions, chopped
Salsa, sour cream and guacamole, optional

Directions

Arrange chips in an ungreased broiler-safe platter or 15-in. x 10 in. x 1-in. baking pan. Top with beef, cheese, tomatoes, olives and onions.
Broil 6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa, sour cream and guacamole if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 259 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 505 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Shredded Beef Nachos in Quick Cooking March/April 2005, p49

Cutting Green Onions

I recently tried a recipe that called for 3/4 cup green onions. Instead of using a knife, I found that snipping the onions with a pair of kitchen scissors took only a few seconds. —Kristy B., Kelowna, British Columbia