Taste of Home
Sicilian Nachos
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 35 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.
Crispy bread replaces the classic tortilla chips and savory meat sauce tops things off. This hearty appetizer easily doubles as a main dish. Add a salad and you have dinner. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small red onion, finely chopped
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1 small carrot, finely chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
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1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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1/2 cup vegetable broth
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1 bay leaf
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
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48 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
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2 garlic cloves, halved
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1/3 cup olive oil
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1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, cook the first 5 ingredients over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
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2.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 20-25 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in basil.
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3.
Rub baguette slices with garlic halves; place on ungreased baking sheets. Brush lightly with oil. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes.
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4.
Arrange toasts on serving platters; top with beef mixture and cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 212 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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