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Super Bowl calls for super nachos

If you're going to do nachos for the Super Bowl, they'd better live up to the hype of the big event. And so we give you a platter of double-layered nachos that combine ground beef and black beans with heaps of tomato, cheese, scallions, olives and jalapenos.

Whatever recipe or toppings you use to build your nacho platter, be sure to assemble them in layers of chips and toppings. This minimizes the number of naked tortilla chips left on the bottom of the plate.This recipe also includes a batch of guacamole. To save time, you could substitute purchased guacamole, or leave it out entirely and spoon salsa over the finished nachos.Beef and BeanLayered NachosStart to finish: 30 minutesServings: 8For the nachos:2 tablespoons canola oil1 medium yellow onion, diced6 cloves garlic1 pound ground beef1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon chili powder2 teaspoons dried oregano14-ounce can black beans1-pound bag tortilla chips3 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese6 scallions, chopped3 medium tomatoes, cored and diced15-ounce can pitted black olives, slicedcup jarred jalapeño slicesFor the guacamole:3 avocados, pitted and skinnedJuice of 1 lemoncup olive oil3 tablespoons sour creamSalt and ground black pepper, to tastecup chopped fresh cilantroHeat the oven to 350 F.In a large sauté pan over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the onion, then sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, beef, paprika, chili powder and oregano. Sauté for about 7 minutes, then add the beans and set aside.On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange half of the tortilla chips in a single layer. Top with half each of the cheese, scallions, tomatoes, olives, jalapeños and beef mixture. Top with a second layer of tortilla chips, then repeat layering with remaining topping ingredients.Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the avocados, lemon juice, olive oil, sour cream. Use a potato masher to mash the ingredients until chunky smooth. Season with salt and pepper.When the nachos are done, sprinkle with cilantro, then serve with guacamole.Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 878 calories; 540 calories from fat; 60 g fat (16 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 63 mg cholesterol; 59 g carbohydrate; 33 g protein; 13 g fiber; 1,289 mg sodium.

This photo taken Jan. 17, 2010 shows some nachos. Be sure your nacho offering at your Super Bowl gathering lives up to the hype of the game with these Super Nachos. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)