Turkey Nacho Bake
Description
A fast and easy way to prepare a pretty classic nacho treat with ground, browned turkey meat. Serve with sour cream, taco sauce, salsa or guacamole.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground turkey
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
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2 tablespoons hot sauce
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1 (1 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
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1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) package tortilla chips
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
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1 ripe tomato, diced
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1 bunch green onions, sliced
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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In a large skillet over medium heat, begin to brown the ground turkey. Stir in garlic, pepper, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon chives. Stir in 1 tablespoon hot sauce. When the turkey is browned, stir in taco seasoning mix according to package instructions.
3
Pour the beans into a microwave safe bowl, and heat in the microwave until softened. Stir in 1 tablespoon chives and 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
4
Spread the tortilla chips across the bottom of a baking sheet. Spoon the beans mixture over the chips. Then spread the turkey mixture across the top. Sprinkle cheese, then olives, tomatoes, green onions, and remaining 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
5
Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes