Healthy-ish Nachos with Seasoned Ground Beef
Healthy-ish Nachos with Seasoned Ground Beef
Ingredients
For the Seasoned Ground Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
For the Nachos
- 6 ounces whole grain tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn, frozen, thawed, or canned, drained
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain, as a healthier sour cream substitute
- 1 avocado, diced or mashed for guacamole
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well-coated with the seasonings, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Arrange half of the whole grain tortilla chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Evenly distribute half of the seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, diced red onion, and sliced jalapeño over the cheesy chips.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Repeat with the remaining tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, ground beef, black beans, corn, red onion, and jalapeño, creating a second layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are lightly toasted. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let cool for a minute or two before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve immediately with optional toppings like salsa, plain Greek yogurt (as a healthier sour cream alternative), diced avocado or guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min
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Healthy-ish Nachos with Seasoned Ground Beef
Ingredients
For the Seasoned Ground Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
For the Nachos
- 6 ounces whole grain tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn, frozen, thawed, or canned, drained
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain, as a healthier sour cream substitute
- 1 avocado, diced or mashed for guacamole
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well-coated with the seasonings, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Arrange half of the whole grain tortilla chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Evenly distribute half of the seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, diced red onion, and sliced jalapeño over the cheesy chips.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Repeat with the remaining tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, ground beef, black beans, corn, red onion, and jalapeño, creating a second layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are lightly toasted. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let cool for a minute or two before serving.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve immediately with optional toppings like salsa, plain Greek yogurt (as a healthier sour cream alternative), diced avocado or guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min