Once Upon a Chef · by Jennifer Segal★ 4.8 (11)

Beef Nachos

Name: Beef Nachos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6, 6 to 8 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño peppers, (from 1 pepper (seeded; see note)); 2 scallions, (light and dark green parts, thinly sliced); 1 small clove garlic, (minced); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lime juice, (from 1 lime); 2 small ripe tomatoes, (about ¾ pound (340 g), cored and diced); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small yellow onion, (finely chopped); 1 large clove garlic, (minced); 1 lb (90 to 93%) lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 (10-oz) bag tortilla chips; 1 pound (16 oz) shredded Mexican blend cheese (4 cups); 2 jalapeño peppers, (thinly sliced into rounds (optional)); Lime wedges; Sour cream; Homemade or store-bought guacamole

NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK

CAL 40%·PRO 79%

CARBS 37G18% OF CAL

6G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC27G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 55G62% OF CAL

20G SAT35G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Tortilla chips piled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, jalapeños, and all the toppings. Game day or casual dinner fare.

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Ingredients

serves 6

1 tablespoon minced jalapeño peppers, (from 1 pepper (seeded; see note))
2 scallions, (light and dark green parts, thinly sliced)
1 small clove garlic, (minced)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime juice, (from 1 lime)
2 small ripe tomatoes, (about ¾ pound (340 g), cored and diced)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, (finely chopped)
1 large clove garlic, (minced)
1 lb (90 to 93%) lean ground beef
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (10-oz) bag tortilla chips
1 pound (16 oz) shredded Mexican blend cheese (4 cups)
2 jalapeño peppers, (thinly sliced into rounds (optional))
Lime wedges
Sour cream
Homemade or store-bought guacamole

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 40M

CAL 40%·PRO 79%

CARBS 37G18% OF CAL

6G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC27G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 55G62% OF CAL

20G SAT35G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 20m
Cook: 20m
Sodium: 1210mg
Total sugar: 4g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 619mg
Calcium: 590mg
Iron: 4mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 20M
SODIUM: 1210MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Beef Nachos

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