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Nacho-Riffic Nachos Recipe!

January 26, 2010 by DanicasDaily 7 Comments

Do you ever just have a crazy craving for something spicy, crunchy and salty that gets your hands all messy while you eat it?  Sometimes you just have to have FULLY LOADED Nachos that come with ALL the fixin’s (said with an accent for my southern friends :D.  These nachos come with just about every topping you can imagine and without all the fat you’d get if you had them at the ball park.  Whip up a batch of these for the Super Bowl and I bet nobody will know they are healthy!

As requested…here is the recipe that I raved about this weekend! Enjoy!

Nacho-Riffic Nachos!

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TACO BEAN FILLING (you only use 1/3 of it for this recipe)

1 lb 95% Lean Ground Beef, turkey, chicken or Veggie Crumbles

1 small red onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

15 oz can Organic Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz can Organic Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles

1 packet Taco or Chili Seasoning (you can always make your own)

¼ c water

TOPPINGS:

½ bag Tostitos Baked Scoops

½ c finely shredded low-fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese

¼ c chopped tomatoes

2 green onions, sliced

Jalapeño slices

Your FAVORITE salsa or make your own

~ 2 Tbsp Guacamole (store bought or make your own)

BIG DALLOP of 0% Greek Yogurt~ 2 Tbsp (creamier & tastier than sour cream)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Spray a large cooking pan with nonstick cooking spray and add ground beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until browned, approximately 8-10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place tortilla chips on a cookie sheet and bake for approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

**If you are making your own taco seasoning, guacamole and/or salsa, then, work on that while the meat cooks.

3. Add diced tomatoes, beans, taco seasoning and water to meat mixture. Stir to combine and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until liquid evaporates.

4. LAYER IT UP!! Start with your tortilla chips, then add your meat mixture and cheese. Place back in oven for 3-4 minutes to melt cheese. Remove and add all the desired toppings. Get creative and add whatever sounds fun. I have included all the things I used above.

Makes 4 servings, 8 points+ using ground beef including ALL toppings listed above 😀

Nutritional information for ¼ of the BOWL:

Calories 331.0 , Total Fat 9.9 g, Saturated Fat 3.2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Sodium 931.3 mg, Potassium 231.9 mg, Total Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Dietary Fiber 6.3 g, Sugars 2.5 g, Protein 23.2 g

**I think this would be AWESOME served over toasted crispy potatoes wedges or polenta or with your own homemade tortilla chips!

STEP-BY-STEPS:

1.  Brown your meat with garlic, onions and bell pepper.

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I usually make my own taco seasoning, but, I was intrigued when I saw that Trader Joe’s now sells it.

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TJ’s rarely disappoints – great stats and REAL ingredients you can recognize!  I think their mix is pretty tasty – I LIKED the Smokey flavors and the HEAT it brings to your food.

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2.  Add the diced tomatoes with green chilis, beans, water and taco seasoning to your meat mixture.

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3.  Stir to combine and simmer down for 3-4 minutes.

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* While the meat cooks, whip up your guacamole.  I cheated and massed an avocado, plus tomato and salsa for a fast guacamole.

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* Brown your chips in the oven for a few minutes at 400. NOTE – I toasted the entire bag and used half.  Toasting your chips in the oven brings out their corny 😀 flavor and makes them taste restaurant style.

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4.  Layer it up!  Start with your chips, then, 1/3 of your meat mixture.  Add your cheese and bake for 3 minutes until it melts. (This is my HUGE PASTA bowl I am serving them on)

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Plus all the toppings that sound good to you.

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Since my mixture was already pretty spicy, I served my salsa on the side.

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Scoop your portion onto a plate and ENJOY every crunchy spicy bite!

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now to add to your collection of healthy recipes to indulge in or for something crunchtastically fun to make for your Super Bowl Party!

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  1. 1

    Bryan says

    January 26, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    Your post is so divine, I love tacos! Way to go! I can’t wait for my wife for her to see your post, she might as well make one for our meal today. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. 2

    RunToTheFinish says

    January 26, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    This looks like what i just defrosted! I had made a huge batch and had to put some away…the avocado i got inspired me to bust it out!

    Reply
  3. 3

    Erin says

    January 26, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    This is what I call uber nacho HEAVEN!!

    Reply
  4. 4

    Tiffany says

    January 26, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    Those look nacho-tastic! I use the baked scoops alot but have been trying the Trader Joe’s Guilt Free Tortilla Chips as well (I think thats what they are called) and really dig em! I just stopped at TJ’s tonight and saw the taco seasoning (never noticed it before) so I will be trying this soon!

    Reply
  5. 5

    janetha says

    January 26, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    GREAT stats. YUM YUM! i need to make this!

    Reply
  6. 6

    DaMora says

    January 27, 2010 at 5:26 pm

    Yum. I want, I want, I want!!

    Reply
  7. 7

    Melissa says

    January 28, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    OMG! I made this tonight…YUM, YUM, YUMMY!!!!! 🙂

    Reply

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Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her site and shares her travel adventures around the world.

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