This easy-to-make nacho dish is a family favorite. My family liked to eat this nacho dish while watching Monday night football.

Check out all of Linda's Beef Recipes using various cuts of beef.

Monday Night Football Nachos

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (hamburger)
1 package taco seasoning mix or 1/2 cup diced jalapeno chile peppers*
1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese**
Corn or tortilla chips
1 head lettuce, chopped
Avocado slices or Guacamole
Sour Cream
Chopped tomatoes
Taco Sauce or Tomato Salsa

* Vary the hotness of the nachos to your taste.

** You can substitute with a variety of different cheeses, such as hot pepper cheese, Monterery Jack cheese.

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add ground beef and taco seasoning mix or chile peppers; saute until brown. Remove from heat and drain off any fat.

On individual serving plates or a large ovenproof platter, spread refried beans, ground beef, onion, and cheddar cheese. Arrange corn chips around sides of dish.

In a microwave or oven, heat just until cheese melts. Remove from oven.

To serve, top with lettuce and toppings of your choice such as avocado slices, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, salsa, and/or taco sauce.

Makes 4 servings.