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Bison Nachos . . . with or without the Bison

Ingredients

1 lb ground bison or beef or any combination of ground meats if desired.

2½ can black beans

½ can corn

½ onion, diced

½ BULB of garlic (about four cloves)

½ bunch of chopped cilantro or parsley

2 small to medium tomatoes, preferably organic, chopped with juice and seeds removed

1 avocado, cubed (sprinkle with some lemon, lime or orange juice to prevent browning)

I hot/chili pepper, minced: make sure to use extra care washing hands and chopping area to prevent burns; avoid touching face when handling very hot peppers. Leave a few seeds for intensity

½ jar of salsa (premade or homemade salsa)

½ container of Mexican Crema, or sour cream for garnish

1 lime (½ for juice in the salsa and ½ to be sliced for garnish)

2 rounded cups shredded cheese

Liquid drizzle/s of your choice (salsa verde, guacamole cream.)

1 bag of tortilla/nacho chips (OR ½ package of small fresh tortillas, sliced into quarters and then quickly, lightly fried or baked until crisp and lightly salted)

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method 4 generous snack-servings

1. If you opt for meat, seasoned to taste and browned lightly in oil until slightly pink inside, cover and set aside.

2. Preheat the oven to 450° Fahrenheit.

3. Line a large cookie sheet with tinfoil.

4. Have all ingredients pre-measured and ready and be prepared to assemble this quickly, all at once. There is no time to waste, unless you want soggy chips.

5. Stack the chips higher in the center than around the edges.

6. Top evenly with meat mixture if opted affiliate partner…

7. Next, drizzle the salsa all around.

8. With frivolity and a positive spirit, scatter even layers of your gorgeous ingredients, with the cheese and herbs covering it all last. Sprinkle a little cumin, onion powder and/or other spices if desired.

9. Put in the center rack of the oven until cheese melts and edges start browning. Check frequently. It should take under 10 minutes.

10. Serve right from the pan, as is, in the center of the table (with a side of crispy chips and/or a simple salad of cold shredded lettuce, cabbage and cukes, for a nice balance of temps and textures.)

11. Top with a dollop of crema if desired. And/or drizzle wit h your favorite taco sauce/s.

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Editor’s Note:

Grass-fed bison can be found in most supermarkets, costs the same as ground beef, and is leaner and lighter. It does not taste “gamey.” Imperceptible from beef in this recipe - your guests will love the surprise!

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Shoestring Note:

This gorgeous and simple recipe can be embellished by ingredients that you have in your pantry, refrigerator or freezer. Just remember that mixing flavors and textures within reason is good. But mixing aromas, fragrances and strong-scented ingredients can be perilous. Think twice when adding anything that has a strong, overpowering scent or flavor.

This satisfying, hearty appetizer serves four people for only about $2.50 each.

AND, half of most of the ingredients still remain… perhaps for tomorrow’s easy Mexican Veggie Tortilla Soup?