The Murdaugh Murders

The Murdaugh Family were considered to be one of the most prominent families in the South Carolina Low Country.  They were fixtures in the legal community for nearly 90 years and lived very comfortable lives.  A string of deaths, embezzlement and drug addiction lead to their undoing.  We discuss the very messy lives of The Murdaugh Family in this episode of Dinner And Drama with Kristin & Drew.  And what best to serve up with this delightful mashup of murder and mayhem?  Trashy Nachos of course!  Just like this episode - the stuff you can pile on just keeps coming.  Bon Appetite! INGREDIENTS1 bag of your favorite Tortilla Chips1 lb  ground beef (80% Lean) or ground Turkey if you want to be that way1 Envelope of your favotite Taco Seasoning1 Medium Red Onion1 Can of Refried Beans (warmed) 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded, cored and chopped (or use pickled sliced jalapeños if you prefer)Sliced Black Olives (optional)Fresh or frozen corn (thawed) Nacho Cheese Sauce (ingredients and recipe below) or to keep it TRASHY: Use Velveeta  Toppings to add after bakingChopped TomatoChopped Cilantro (optional) Sour Cream Guacamole  For Nacho Cheese Sauce 2 tablespoons salted butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk8 ounces cheddar cheese 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper COOKING INSTRUCTIONSPreheat oven to 350 degrees In a medium frying pan, brown the ground beef.  Drain off fat and return to the stove.  Add the taco seasoning to the ground beef and about ½ cup of water.  Bring to a boil and then simmer.  I like to let the meat simmer for a bit so the sauce gets really thick and trashy.  While meat is browning, chop your toppings and make nacho cheese sauce.  To make the Nacho Cheese SauceMelt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.Whisk in flour and cayenne pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes.Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer.Reduce the heat to low and add in cheese.Stir until cheese is melted. ASSEMBLYLine baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.  Spread tortilla chips in an even layer on the foil-lined backing sheet.   Beginning with the meat, crumble onto the top of the tortilla chips.  You want to hit every single chip with meat.  Repeat with  your chosen toppings.  Again, make sure to spread your toppings out evenly.  Finally add the cheese sauce- evenly coat chips with the gooey sauce.   Bake nachos in the oven for 15 Minutes.  Remove from the oven and add Tomato, Sour Cream, Guacamole and Cilantro if desire.   Strap sheet pan to face and ENJOY!!