Simple Beef Nachos with Pico de Gallo
These easy-to-make beef nachos are topped with a pico de gallo salad, bringing beautiful color and nutrition to the plate.
Ingredients
Nachos with Beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- taco seasoning to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces tortilla chips
- 2 cups Mexican blend or cheddar cheese shredded
Pico de Gallo Salad
- 1 cup cabbage finely shredded
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 cucumber diced
- 2 tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 limes juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Refried beans
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Tomatillo salsa or red salsa
- Jalapeño
Instructions
Nachos with Beef
- Preheat oven to 350℉. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add chopped onions and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 10 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat if necessary, then stir in the taco seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- On a large baking sheet or oven-safe dish, spread out a layer of tortilla chips. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven for about 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven. Add the cooked beef mixture and your desired toppings over the chips. Enjoy!
Pico de Gallo Salad
- While the nachos are in the oven, in a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Even though people may not think of nachos as "healthy", this recipe is well-rounded nutritionally. It's a good source of high-quality protein thanks to the ground beef and cheese.
The pico de gallo salad makes a great addition to these nachos because it adds more color and a crisp texture. Plus, it's packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants to promote your health and nutritionally complement this delicious meal.
The tortilla chips provide carbohydrates and fiber, and the pico de gallo salad adds more fiber. If you choose to add refried beans or guacamole, you'll get even more fiber in this meal, which supports heart, digestive, and gut health.
The taco seasoning does contain salt, so keep that in mind before you add more salt, especially if you have high blood pressure and are trying to be mindful of your sodium intake. If you're trying to reduce your saturated fat consumption (say, because you have high cholesterol), you can opt for lean ground beef and/or reduced-fat cheese to lower the saturated fat content.
Nutrition
Calories: 964kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 40gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 704mgPotassium: 797mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 782IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 519mgIron: 4mg
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