Sweet & Spicy Cheeseburger Nachos

A tantalizing flavor twist on 'loaded nachos' with its sweet and spicy ground beef topping.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
2 teapoons minced garlic
1 (23-ounce) jar of salsa con queso
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 (12-ounce) bottle Heinz® Chili Sauce
1 (14-ounce) can Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce
2 (8 to 11-ounce) bags tortilla chips
1/2 cup sliced green onions

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, cook beef and garlic for 6 to 8 minutes, or until cooked through, stirring frequently. Drain fat if needed.
2. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in salsa con queso, jalapeño, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until heated through, stirring frequently.
   
3. Meanwhile, combine Cranberry Sauce and Chili Sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and simmer until smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   
4. To serve, arrange tortilla chips on plates. Spoon cheese mixture on top of tortillas and drizzle with cranberry mixture. Sprinkle onions on top and serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

Tip: If desired, add additional toppings such as sliced black olives, chopped onions or chopped tomatoes.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of ©H.J. Heinz Company, L.P. 2008. All rights reserved; ©2008 Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. All rights Reserved, through ECES, Inc., Electronic Color Editorial Services.