Turkey Nacho Bake

Name: Turkey Nacho Bake
Ingredients: 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

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.
5

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes