Heart-Healthy Beef Cheese Nachos
Elevate your snack game with these **Heart-Healthy Beef Cheese Nachos**, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! Made with **lean ground beef**, **low-fat cheddar cheese**, and **whole grain tortilla chips**, this recipe delivers all the flavor you crave while staying mindful of your health. Packed with protein-rich **low-sodium black beans**, creamy **avocado**, and dollops of tangy **Greek yogurt**, every bite is bursting with wholesome goodness. A touch of **chili powder, cumin, and lime juice** adds a zesty kick, while fresh toppings like **diced tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro** keep it vibrant and satisfying. Perfect for game day, a quick dinner, or a crowd-pleasing snack, these nachos are ready in just 30 minutes and make healthy eating a delicious adventure!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 100 grams Whole grain tortilla chips
- 120 grams Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 150 grams Low-sodium black beans
- 100 grams Diced tomatoes
- 1 medium Avocado
- 60 grams Plain Greek yogurt
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 15 grams Cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 whole Lime
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the lean ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Add chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder to the beef. Stir thoroughly to coat the meat evenly with the spices, and cook for another 3 minutes.
Rinse and drain the black beans. Add them to the skillet with the beef and stir to combine. Lower the heat to simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Spread the whole grain tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter.
Evenly distribute the beef and bean mixture over the tortilla chips. Sprinkle the low-fat shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Place the nachos in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 8-10 minutes.
While the nachos are baking, dice the avocado, slice the green onions, and chop the cilantro.
In a small bowl, mash the diced avocado and mix with the juice of half a lime to prevent browning.
When the cheese is fully melted and bubbling, remove the tray from the oven.
Garnish the nachos with diced tomatoes, mashed avocado, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
Add dollops of Greek yogurt over the top and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.3 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 2550 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.8 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 116.3 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1278 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 2685 mg | 57% | |
*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.
