Blue Ribbon Beef Nachos

Description: Chili powder and sassy salsa season a zesty mixture of ground beef and refried beans that's sprinkled with green onions, tomatoes and ripe olives.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• tortilla chips
• chopped green onions (optional) or tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

1. In a skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next seven ingredients; heat through.
2. Serve over tortilla chips. Top with olives, onions and tomatoes if desired.