Super Nachos

2 bags corn tortilla chips in 2 colors or different flavors, such as blue corn, red corn, yellow corn, lime flavored, chili flavored or black bean chips -- pick 2 favorites

subheading: Pico de Gallo Salsa:

subheading: 4 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped:

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, for medium to hot heat level

1 small white onion, chopped

¼ cup, 2 handfuls, cilantro leaves, finely chopped -- substitute parsley if cilantro is not to your liking

Salt

subheading: Beef and Beans Topping:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound ground sirloin

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1 ½ teaspoons dark chili powder

1 ½ ground cumin, half a palmful

2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce, giving you medium to hot heat level

1 can black beans, 15 ounces, drained

subheading: Cheese Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

¾ pound pepper jack cheese, shredded, about 2 ½ cups

subheading: Additional toppings to choose from, optional:

Sour cream

Chopped scallions

Chopped black olives

Diced pimento

Sliced avocado, dressed with lemon juice

Hot pepper sauces

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