High-Protein Beef Nachos
High-Protein Beef Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, low sodium
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 ounces low-carb tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced, pickled, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a large, oven-safe baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Drain any excess fat from the cooked ground beef. Return the beef to the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the taco seasoning and water to the ground beef. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Arrange the low-carb tortilla chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spread them out evenly to ensure good coverage.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Evenly distribute the seasoned ground beef over the tortilla chips.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Sprinkle both the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese generously over the beef and chips.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are slightly golden at the edges.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the nachos cool for a minute before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve immediately with sour cream and sliced pickled jalapeños on the side, as desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High-Protein Beef Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, low sodium
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 ounces low-carb tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced, pickled, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a large, oven-safe baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Drain any excess fat from the cooked ground beef. Return the beef to the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the taco seasoning and water to the ground beef. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Arrange the low-carb tortilla chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spread them out evenly to ensure good coverage.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Evenly distribute the seasoned ground beef over the tortilla chips.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Sprinkle both the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese generously over the beef and chips.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are slightly golden at the edges.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the nachos cool for a minute before serving.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve immediately with sour cream and sliced pickled jalapeños on the side, as desired.
⏱️ 1 min