Loaded Beef Nachos

Makes 1 serving · 25 min from scratch · about 15 min with the shortcut

Loaded Beef Nachos

Calories
390
Protein
42 g
Carbs
26 g
Fat
19 g

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Ingredients

Chips

  • 1 low carb 8-inch tortilla (about 70 calories)
  • 1 tsp each paprika and garlic salt
  • Cooking spray

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  • 4½ oz extra lean (95%) ground beef
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp salsa

Toppings

  • 1 oz reduced fat shredded cheddar
  • ½ tomato, diced
  • 1 tbsp diced red onion
  • 1 tbsp diced red bell pepper or red chile
  • 1 tsp dried parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice
  • 2½ tbsp light sour cream

Directions

  1. Make the chips. Mist the tortilla with cooking spray and cut it into strips or triangles. Toss with the paprika and garlic salt.

  2. Crisp the chips. Air fry at 350°F for about 3 minutes, or bake at 350°F for about 5 minutes, until crisp.

  3. Cook the beef. Put the beef, taco seasoning and salsa in a nonstick skillet over high heat. Stir often for about 10 minutes, until the beef reaches 160°F.
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  4. Melt the cheese. Spread the chips in an ovenproof dish. Top with the beef and cheese, then bake or air fry about 2 minutes to melt the cheese.

  5. Make the pico. Stir together the tomato, onion, bell pepper, parsley and lemon juice.

  6. Finish. Spoon the pico over the nachos and drizzle with the sour cream.

Beef Crumbles
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Use 3½ oz Beef Crumbles instead

They come fully cooked, so step 3 becomes a quick warmup. Thaw them in the fridge overnight. Heat them in a skillet over medium heat with the taco seasoning and salsa for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until they reach 165°F. Then pile them on the chips in step 4.

Per serving: 410 cal · 44 g protein · 27 g carbs · 20 g fat.

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Nutrition per serving is estimated from USDA data and Portside label values.