These keto nachos (with our legit tortilla chips!) are ultra delicious and easy enough! Whip them up for quick weeknight meals, as the ultimate snack (ahem, weekend munchies!), and of course as a game day special!
PREPARATION TIME
PREP TIME 30 minutes
COOK TIME 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
For the keto nachos
- 1 batch legit keto tortilla chips
- 250 g pepper jack cheese or cheddar
- black olives to taste
For the ground beef
- 250 g ground beef
- extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, for cooking
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1/2 medium onion very finely chopped
- 2 slices bacon optional, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin to taste*
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Topping suggestions
- jalapeños
- guacamole
- pico de gallo
- Mexican crema or sour cream
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Make a batch of our keto tortilla chips. Try and get them extra crisp by either using a dehydrator or leaving them in the oven at around 250F (time will vary, so check in on them every 15 min or so). Set aside to cool while you prepare the rest.
Cook the beef!
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Heat up oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in garlic, onion, bacon (optional) and cook, stirring often, until the onion begins to caramelize (7-10 minutes). Add in the ground beef with the taco spices, and continue to cook until the beef is cooked through. Try and drain your beef of excessive juices so it doesn’t turn your tortilla chips soggy.
For the keto nachos
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Turn on the broiler.
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In a baking sheet or oven-proof skillet, arrange a layer of tortilla chips, followed by cheese, beef and olives (optional). Repeat with a second layer and broil until the cheese melts. I prefer to do a quick broil to ensure the meat juices don’t turn the tortilla chips soggy.
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Serve right away with toppings of choice.
NOTES:
*I’m personally not the biggest cumin fan so I add it sparingly (1/4 tsp), but if it’s your thing you can add up to 1/2 tsp.
Please note that nutrition facts were estimated assuming a yield of 4 (tortilla chips, beef and cheese). Nutrition values for the toppings will vary a lot depending on quantities, etc (but on average, they won’t be more than 1-3g net carbs).
Please note that nutrition facts were estimated assuming a yield of 4 (tortilla chips, beef and cheese). Nutrition values for the toppings will vary a lot depending on quantities, etc (but on average, they won’t be more than 1-3g net carbs).
NUTRITION:
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1.7mg
