Rainforest Cafe Copycat Beef Lava Nachos

Ingredients · for 8 (scales to your household)

• 1 1/2 pound Lean ground beef $11.91
• 1 Yellow onion $0.60
• 1 ounce Packet taco seasoning $0.72
• 1/3 cup Water $0.00
• 1 Bag Tortilla chips $1.28
• 1 Can Black beans $2.34
• 1 Red bell pepper $0.88
• 1 Green bell pepper $0.88
• 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese $2.54
• 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese $2.69
• 3 Green onions $0.85
• 1/2 cup Sour cream $0.78
• 1 cup Pico de gallo ((or favorite salsa)) $2.00
• 1/2 cup Guacamole $3.03

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown ground beef and onion until beef is no longer pink. Add in taco seasoning and water, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 4-5 minutes.
2. On a large platter, spread out a single layer of tortilla chips. Top with half of the beef mixture, half of the black beans, half of the red and green bell peppers, half of the cheese, and half of the green onions. Repeat layers.
3. Place nachos in microwave and heat for 60 seconds or until the cheese starts to melt or place in an oven at 350 degrees until the cheese starts to melt.
4. Top nachos off with sour cream, Pico de gallo, and guacamole.
5. Serve immediately.