Sicilian Nachos

Name: Sicilian Nachos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

12 servings

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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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

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.
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.
Rub baguette slices with garlic halves; place on ungreased baking sheets. Brush lightly with oil. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes.
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.

Sicilian Nachos

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