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Nachos on a blue and white background with a side of guacamole

The Best Ground Turkey Nachos Perfect for Football Season

Allie Hagerty
Is there anything better than a hot, cheesy pan of nachos? Absolutely not. Here’s the deal with this recipe, I promise  you that there will be cheesy meaty (unless you’re plant-based  and omit the meat) flavorful goodness in every  bite. Yep, that’s right.  No more naked tortilla  chips  to be found here.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 526 kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • sheet pan
  • Oven-Safe Skillet (I use my braiser)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey you can use beef or chicken if you want, but I prefer turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 8 ounces tortilla chips
  • ¾ 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained (10 oz)
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • ½ cup lite Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 2 roma tomatoes seeds removed then diced
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional Toppings: corn kernels sliced olives, avocado, sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Cook olive oil over medium heat in a non-stick skillet until glistening. Add ground turkey, and break up using a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and heated through. Add ⅔ cup of water and contents of the taco seasoning packet. Mix to combine, and continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and set aside.
  • Wipe the skillet clean. Lay out half of the tortilla chips in a single layer in the skillet. Next, add half of the ground turkey and half of the beans. Top with half of the cheese. Repeat layering ontop with the remaining chips, beans and turkey, and cheese. and bake in the oven for 7-8 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Top the nachos with red onion, tomato, jalapeño slices, and cilantro. Serve immediately. Drizzle with sour cream or greek yogurt and add additional toppings, if desired.

Notes

Feel free to mix up the toppings to customize this nachos recipe! 

Nutrition

Calories: 526kcalCarbohydrates: 57.6gProtein: 28gFat: 20.6gSaturated Fat: 6.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 57.9mgSodium: 328.9mgPotassium: 746.1mgFiber: 9.3gSugar: 2.2g
Keyword Apps, Budget-Friendly, Family-Friendly, Football Snacks
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