Uber Nachos

*I received this recipe from one of my dearest friends, Alecia*

1 bag tortilla chips

1 TBSP oil

1 lb. ground beef OR ground venison OR ground turkey

1 tsp minced garlic

1 small onion, chopped

1 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp. cumin

15 oz. can black beans

Cheese Sauce

2 TBSP butter

2 TBSP flour

2 cups milk

3/4 lb. shredded monterrey jack or cheddar cheese

-Over medium heat, saute oil, garlic, and onion for 3-4 minutes, until onion is soft.

-Add meat, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

-Stir in beans and reduce heat to low.

-CHEESE SAUCE: In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter, then add the flour. Stir and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil. Add cheese, and stir until melted. Remove from heat.

-Spread chips on a large platter (we usually use a large cookie sheet)

-Pour meat mixture on top of chips, then pour cheese sauce on top of everything.

-Add guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, etc. Use chips to dip.