Sicilian Nachos

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 35 min.
Yield 12 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Crispy bread replaces the classic tortilla chips and savory meat sauce tops things off. This hearty appetizer easily doubles as a main dish. Add a salad and you have dinner. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small carrot, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
  • 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 48 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
  • 2 garlic cloves, halved
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the first 5 ingredients over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 20-25 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in basil.
  3. Rub baguette slices with garlic halves; place on ungreased baking sheets. Brush lightly with oil. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes.
  4. Arrange toasts on serving platters; top with beef mixture and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 212 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

Crispy bread replaces the classic tortilla chips and savory meat sauce tops things off. This hearty appetizer easily doubles as a main dish. Add a salad and you have dinner. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
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