Grande Beef Nachos

From the book: 125 best Food Processor Recipes:

Serves 6

1 bag Tortilla chips
8oz Chedder cheese, cut into chuncks
8zo Monterey Jack cheese, cut into chunks
1 onion cut into quarters
1 can pinto or black beans, drained & rinsed
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp dried onion flakes
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp ground oregano
8oz lean ground beef
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions:

1. On a microwave-safe platter, place chips in a single layer. Set aside.

2. In work bowl (food processor) fitted with shredding blade, shred Cheddar & Monetary Jack cheese. Transfer to a bowl & set aside.

3. Replace shredding blade with metal blade. With the motor running, drop onion through feed tube & process until finely chopped. Into the work bowl, add beans, chili powder, paprika, salt, onion flakes, cayenne pepper, onion powder & oregano & process until smooth, 2-3 minutes.

4. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink, 10-15 minutes. Drain off fat. Add bean mixture & cook, stirring, until hot.

5. Spoon beef mixture over chips. Sprinkle cheese mixture over top. Microwave for 20 seconds or until cheese is bubbling. Garnish with sour cream.

TIP: Do not place the hot meat mixture over the corn chips until you are ready to microwave. It will make them soggy.