Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground turkey
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (or to taste)
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2 -3 tablespoons chili powder (or can use 1 package mild or spicy taco seasoning mix)
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1 1/2 cups pico de gallo
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1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (mild or spicy)
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1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
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seasoning salt
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black pepper
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tortilla chips (use any amount desired)
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1 cup sour cream (can use more)
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3 -4 green onions, chopped (can use more)
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1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet cook the ground beef with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, green bell pepper and chili powder; cook stirring until meat is no longer pink; drain all fat well, continue to cook until the meat is well browned (the beef must be well browned!).
- Add in refried beans, salsa; cook stirring until heated through.
- Add in 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
- Place the tortilla chips on a large serving platter.
- Top with ground beef mixture, then sprinkle the top of the HOT ground beef mixture with about 1-1/2 cups (or to taste) grated cheddar cheese.
- Top with sour cream, green onions, chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives.
- Serve hot or warm.
- Delicious!