Quick and Easy Nacho Platter

Quick and Easy Nacho Platter

1 lb. extra lean ground beef

1 pkg. taco seasoning (2 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt)

1 small can chopped green chillies

1 to 2 lbs cheddar (grated)

salsa sauce

1-2 cans chopped black olives

sour cream

1-2 avocados, smashed (or 1 pdg. Calavo frozen guacamole)

1 large can refried beans

corn chips for dip

spread large platter with refried beans. Cook ground beef with taco seasoning and drain.  Spread over beans.  Grate cheese in food prcessor and sprinkle lightly over beans and meat.  Dot with salsa.  Heat platter. Pile guacamole in center of heated platter. Make a circle of olives around the guacamole.  Make a circle of green chilies around olives. Make a circle of sour cream around chilies.  Make a circle of grated cheese around outer edge of platter. Serve with corn chips for dip or cut frozen tortillas in pie shaped wedges, bake in 325 oven ten minutes and sprinkle with salt, and use for dip.  This is a great first course for a dinner party for the living room while guests assemble or for a barbeque while you are cooking and people want to be snacking.  Use leftovers to fill taco shells or burritos.