Leftover ground beef nacho bake turns cooked beef into something new without starting over. The beef heats quickly, then simmers with salsa and spices.
The chips stay crisp underneath while the cheese melts over everything.
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1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and dry.
3. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl until shimmering.
4. Add 2 cups shredded leftover ground beef in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 2 minutes until edges brown, then stir and cook 1 more minute to heat through.
5. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and onion is translucent.
6. Stir in 1 cup salsa and 1 tsp chili powder. Simmer 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef mixture.
7. In a 9×9 inch baking dish, spread 4 cups tortilla chips evenly.
8. Spoon beef mixture over chips and sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
9. Bake 10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
10. Remove from oven and finish with fresh chopped green onions sprinkled over the top.
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