Grey Cup Nachos

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This is a recipe from my early days of cooking. The first time I made these was for the Grey Cup (Canadian Football Championship) of 1992 and they've been yummy ever since. Enjoy. This is a great base for nachos. Top with grated cheese, sour cream, salsa, green onions--whatever you like.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

  • 1 cup process cheese sauce

  • 2 (13.5 ounce) packages corn tortilla chips

Directions

  1. Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Add onion and cook until tender. Drain off grease. Stir in the contents of the seasoning packet and any water if needed in order to prepare according to package directions.

  2. When the meat is done cooking, add the bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and sliced mushrooms to the skillet, and lower heat to medium. Cook and stir until vegetables are about halfway cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cheese sauce until everything is evenly coated.

  3. Serve tortilla chips topped with the meat and cheese sauce, or serve buffet style where each person can top their own nachos.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

967 Calories
52g Fat
93g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 967
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 67%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 1737mg 76%
Total Carbohydrate 93g 34%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 35g 69%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 391mg 30%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 670mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.