Hearty Nachos

Tomorrow is Sunday, and most of us are always thinking...The kids are coming home...What can I serve them to eliminate those hunger pangs. Many of us grew up with the traditional Sunday Faspa, which means a light Sunday meal with Zwieback, butter, jam, maybe some cheese, cold cuts, and to end of the meal, a fresh piece of Platz. Well as time went on, I need to admit, I did not stick to the tradition of Faspa.
If you came to my house today, your Faspa would look like quite different. For years we have enjoyed a plate of Nachos. Generally we have a heavier lunch and later in the afternoon, a hearty plate of Nachos just tops off that crave for something savory. Kudos are extended to Chef Dez, who knows how to make a 'Man Nacho' dish, which I've whipped up with some minor changes. I also make my own home-made Salsa , which is an all time staple in our home. It adds that extra zip and flavor which all Nacho lovers are looking for.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 package taco season
• 1 small onion chopped fine
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 2 small tomatoes diced small
• 1 jalapeno sliced.
• 1 package Tex Mex or use 2 cups medium cheddar cheese.
• 1 large bag Nachos
• Salsa & sour cream

1. Brown the ground beef with taco seasoning. Set aside
2. On a round deep pie plate, start to build and layer all the ingredients in the following order:
3. Nachos
4. Cheese
5. Beef
6. Tomatoes
7. Black Olives
8. Onions
9. Jalapenos
10. Chili Powder
11. Sprinkle cheese on top
12. Your deep plate will be heaped. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, waiting till the cheese has melted.
13. Serve with side dish of Salsa and sour cream.
14. You can vary or adjust your amounts and make a large batch on a cookie sheet.

Surprise your gang and invite them to a new version of FASPA! I don't think anyone will notice or complain, all they care about is that there is something to eat and they are all so happy and appreciative that they do not need to cook!

Marg