Best No Guilt Beefy Nachos Recipes

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DELUXE WALKING NACHOS



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This slow-cooked potluck chili makes an awesome filling for a little bag of walk-around nachos. Cut the bag lengthwise to make loading your fork easier. —Mallory Lynch, Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, divided
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
18 packages (1 ounce each) nacho-flavored tortilla chips
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped tomatoes and pickled jalapeno slices

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain., Transfer beef mixture to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drain 1 can tomatoes, discarding liquid; add to slow cooker. Stir in beans, chili powder, cumin, salt and remaining can of tomatoes undrained. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend. Mash beans to desired consistency., Just before serving, cut open tortilla chip bags. Divide chili among bags; add toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; adding water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BLUE-RIBBON BEEF NACHOS



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Chili powder and convenient jarred salsa season a zesty mixture of ground beef and refried beans that's sprinkled with green onions, tomatoes and ripe olives. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips
Optional: Sliced ripe olives, chopped green onions and diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble the beef; drain. Stir in next 7 ingredients; heat through. Serve over tortilla chips. Top with olives, onions and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BEEFY NACHOS



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Make and share this Beefy Nachos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Trudski2010

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

6 flour tortillas, cut into eighths
6 corn tortillas, cut into eighths
oil (for frying)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup minced onion
salt
cayenne
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup veal stock
1/4 lb grated cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
1/4 lb grated monterey jack pepper cheese (about 1 cup)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup peeled seeded and chopped roma tomato
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the fryer. When the oil is hot, fry the tortillas in batches, until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the chips from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate.
  • Season the chips with seasoning. In a large saute pan, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the ground beef, stirring constantly. Season the beef with seasoning. Brown the beef with 2 minutes. Add the onions and continue to brown for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and garlic. Add the stock and bring the liquid to a simmer. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the liquid reduces by 1/4. Remove the pan from the heat. Lay the chips on a large platter. Spoon the beef mixture over the chips. Sprinkle the meat with the two cheeses. Top the cheese with the lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and jalapenos. Garnish the nachos with the cilantro.
  • Seasoning.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

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