No-guilt NACHOS
Krystal Gutierrez, MS, RDN50% less fat and calories than regular bar nachos, but 100% full flavor and spice to satisfy that craving!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 portions
Calories 435 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lbs 96% lean ground beef
- 1/3 can refried beans lowest sodium brand
- 1 packet McCormick Taco Seasoning 30% less sodium
- ½ cup water
- 4 servings Tortilla chips ~40 chips or 112g
- ¾ cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
- 1 fresh jalapeno diced
- 1 beef steak tomato diced
- ¼ cup chives chopped
- ¼ cup white onions diced
- 1/4 bag Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop all desired toppings.
- Cook ground beef in a medium pan on medium-high heat until cooked through. Add taco seasoning and ½ cup water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir refried beans into taco meat.
- Line a 13x9 baking pan with tortilla chips. Spread meat mixture over chips.
- Sprinkle cheese over chips and meat mixture.
- Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Top with fresh chopped onions, tomatoes, lettuce, chives and jalapenos.
Notes
This is a great dish to share with friends and family! Or satisfy those cravings a few times and make single servings of nachos with the following ingredient amounts: 10 chips, 110g meat mixture, 21g cheese, veggies. Refrigerate the rest for an easy and delicious lunch/dinner the next 3 days!
Keyword bar food, easy, finger food, ground beef, healthy, party food, quick, spicy