Name: Macho Chili Nachos
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb Beyond Beef, vegan ground meat, 2 cups of cooked lentils; 2 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt, more to taste; ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (15.5-ounce) can vegan refried beans; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (or substitute the same amount of salsa); 1 large bag tortilla chips; 2 cups vegan shredded cheese; Sliced black olives; Chopped scallions; Chopped fresh tomatoes; Guacamole; Vegan sour cream or plain, unsweetened yogurt; Fresh limes, cut into wedges

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 red bell pepper, diced

3 large cloves garlic, minced

1 lb Beyond Beef, vegan ground meat, 2 cups of cooked lentils

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp salt, more to taste

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 (15.5-ounce) can vegan refried beans

1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (or substitute the same amount of salsa)

1 large bag tortilla chips

2 cups vegan shredded cheese

Sliced black olives

Toppings

Chopped scallions

Chopped fresh tomatoes

Guacamole

Vegan sour cream or plain, unsweetened yogurt

Fresh limes, cut into wedges

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, pepper, and garlic, and cook for about 10 minutes, until onion and peppers are soft. Stir in spices and cook for another minute or two. Add Beyond Beef (or lentils) and break it up with a fork until it's crumbly. Cook for about 10 minutes, until it's no longer pink. Add the refried beans and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook until everything is heated through and the flavors have come together about 10 more minutes.

Arrange the tortilla chips in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Alternatively, lay parchment paper on a baking tray and arrange chips on the tray. Spoon the bean mixture over the chips–it should be thick. Sprinkle cheese and olives on top. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, until the cheese has fully melted. Remove the skillet from the oven and arrange your favorite toppings over the cheese. Squeeze fresh lime juice and serve by placing the skillet on a cutting board or trivet and letting people dig in with their forks. For a more civilized approach, let people use a fork or spatula to serve themselves on small plates!