It's that time of the year.....

So I won't be writing more resolutions about posting more blog posts.  We see that didn't quite work too well in 2013.  Resolutions for this year????  Let's just say to organize my clutter a bit better.  I've already started with a christmas wrapping paper organizer!!  No more random rolls of paper rolling around- YEA.  Seriously, organize my recipes so I can post more blogs....and throw out the recipes that tanked like the crockpot lasagna soup. Oh and I was just reminded that at midnight last night we decided to go with a meatless day in our house.  However, meatless includes seafood....

After cooking up a storm for the holidays I took a break...see last post of last year- if that didn't induce a heart attack we are all lucky.

January 1st is always full of putting away the christmas decorations and football.  We must get it all done before the Rose Bowl starts.  So football food: NACHOS.  Whoever is coming to my house of superbowl will definitely be eating these nachos as well as my favorite wing recipe.

Loaded Nachos

Adapted from: Pioneer Woman

Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
1 pounds Ground Beef
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 can (14-5 Ounce) Pinto Beans, Chili Beans, Or Ranch Style Beans
1/2 cup Hot Water
Tortilla Chips
2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
Pico de Gallo
Guacamole
Sour Cream

Directions
1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, half the onion and the ground beef.  Cook the meat until it's totally browned, then drain the fat.
2.  Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Add the beans and hot water and stir. Reduce the heat to low and simmer  until most of the liquid is evaporated.
3.  The key is the layer the ingredients so that every chip has a little taste of everything.  Place a layer of tortilla chips on a platter or plate. Top with a layer of the beef/bean mixture, then add half of the cheddar cheese. Add another layer of chips, another layer of the beef/bean mixture, and the other half of the cheese.
4.  Microwave in 45 second increments until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (You may also place the platter into a 325 degree oven if it's heatproof. Just leave it in until the cheese is melted.)
5.  Top with plenty of pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.

Enjoy!