Loaded Ground Beef Nachos

Ingredients:

• Fallon Hills Ranch ground beef
• Tortilla chips
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp, sea salt and black pepper
• ½ tsp ground paprika
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 red onion diced
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 1-2 tomatoes, diced *optional
• 2 to 3 green onions sliced *optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven at 400°F.
2. Meanwhile on the stovetop, brown ground beef and diced onions over medium-high, about 8 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix taco seasoning spices then add to the beef. Stir in 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. While the beef is cooking, add a generous layer of chips to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Add half of the shredded cheese then, spoon on the ground beef.
6. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle on diced tomatoes and green onions.
8. Serve immediately.