Savory Ground Beef Nachos (Low-Carb, High-Protein)
Savory Ground Beef Nachos (Low-Carb, High-Protein)
Ingredients
For the Ground Beef
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 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, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
For the Nachos
- 6 ounces low-carb tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
- 1/4 cup jalapeño slices, from a jar, optional, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Drain any excess grease from the ground beef. Return the beef to the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the ground beef. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with the seasonings. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well-seasoned.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Arrange the low-carb tortilla chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the chips.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Evenly distribute the seasoned ground beef over the cheese-covered chips. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
⏱️ 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
Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with dollops of sour cream and optional jalapeño slices, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Savory Ground Beef Nachos (Low-Carb, High-Protein)
Ingredients
For the Ground Beef
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 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, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
For the Nachos
- 6 ounces low-carb tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
- 1/4 cup jalapeño slices, from a jar, optional, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Drain any excess grease from the ground beef. Return the beef to the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the ground beef. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with the seasonings. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well-seasoned.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Arrange the low-carb tortilla chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the chips.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Evenly distribute the seasoned ground beef over the cheese-covered chips. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
⏱️ 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
Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with dollops of sour cream and optional jalapeño slices, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min