Dairy-Free Beef Cheese Nachos
Transform your snack game with these irresistible Dairy-Free Beef Cheese Nachos—a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s perfect for those seeking bold flavors without dairy. Featuring a rich, creamy cheese sauce made from blended cashews, nutritional yeast, and smoky paprika, these nachos redefine indulgence for dairy-free enthusiasts. Juicy, taco-seasoned ground beef is layered over crispy tortilla chips, then topped with fresh garnishes like diced tomatoes, cilantro, and sliced jalapeños for a burst of color and flavor. With a quick bake in the oven, every bite offers a satisfying crunch and hearty richness. Whether you’re accommodating dietary restrictions or simply craving something unique, these nachos are guaranteed to be your next favorite party snack. Keywords: dairy-free nachos, beef nachos, dairy-free cheese sauce, gluten-free snack, vegan-friendly cheese alternative.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 oz tortilla chips
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
Soak cashews in warm water for at least 30 minutes and drain well.
Place soaked cashews in a blender along with 1 cup of water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
Blend until smooth and creamy to make the dairy-free cheese sauce, and set aside.
Finely chop the yellow onion.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add ground beef to the skillet with the onions and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 6-8 minutes.
Add taco seasoning to the beef and mix thoroughly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet.
Evenly distribute the cooked beef mixture over the tortilla chips.
Drizzle the prepared dairy-free cheese sauce over the beef and chips.
Top with sliced jalapeños and sliced black olives.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges of the chips are golden and crispy.
Remove the nachos from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your dairy-free beef cheese nachos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 274.0 g | 351% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.1 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 58.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 8075 mg | 351% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.0 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 125.6 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 3091 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
