Cactus-Canyon Style Nachos

The best nachos ever!

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine All-American, Latin-American

Keyword nachos

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with diced green chilies, drained
1 container pico de gallo available in the produce section of most grocery stores or make your own
1 cup pickled sliced jalapenos
1 cup sour cream
1 bag tortilla chips or strips

Brown ground beef in skillet on medium heat. Drain fat.
Stir in seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, keep warm.
In a microwavable bowl, combine cubed Velveeta cheese and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Microwave on high 30 to 40 seconds. Stir until smooth.
Microwave 25 seconds longer or until cheese is melted and dip is smooth. (keep warm)
To assemble:
Fill individual serving bowls with tortilla chips.
Top chips with seasoned ground beef, cheese dip, pico de gallo, sour cream and sliced pickled jalapeno