Nacho Platter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef (optional)
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans (double if not using beef)
1 can chopped green chilies
1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 c. taco sauce
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1 (4 oz.) can black olive pieces
1 (6 oz.) can frozen guacamole
1 c. sour cream
1 large bag tortilla chips

Preparation

If using, brown beef and drain.
Season with chili powder and cumin (if not using beef, season the refried beans with the chili powder and cumin).
Spread the beans in a shallow 10-inch greased dish.
Sprinkle on the beef followed by the green chilies, Monterey Jack and Cheddar.
Pour taco sauce over cheese.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Garnish immediately with layers of green onions, black olives, guacamole and sour cream.
Place dish on platter and surround with tortilla chips.
Serve warm.
Serves 8.