turkey nacho bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
• 1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1 ripe tomato, diced
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes