Nachos Grande

Photo: flickr user callme_crochet

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Corn Oil

1 Onion, finely chopped

1/2 Green Pepper, chopped

3 Garlic Cloves, crushed

1/2 cup Chopped Canned Tomatoes

1 Fresh Green Chili, chopped

1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder

1/2 teaspoon Paprika

1 can Refried Beans (13 oz.)

5 tablespoons Water

2 cups Tortilla Chips

1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin

1 1/2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese

Paprika to garnish

Preparation

Heat oil in a skillet, add the onion, green pepper, and garlic, and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until soft but not browned.

Add the tomatoes and chili and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Stir in the chili powder and paprika and cook for 3 minutes, then add the refried beans, breaking them up with a fork. Add the measured water and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

Spoon the beans into the middle of a baking dish, arrange the tortilla chips around the edge and sprinkle with cumin. Sprinkle the cheese over the beans and tortilla chips.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese has melted.

Sprinkle the paprika for garnish in a lattice pattern on top and serve immediately.