Chili-Cheese Nachos

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Make nachos a healthy dinner when you top them with an easy 30-minute chili. Serve this healthy recipe with sliced scallions, avocado, fresh tomatoes and sour cream, if desired.

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Carolyn Malcoun
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As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
Nutrition Profile:
High-Calcium Bone-Health Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • ¾ cup finely chopped white onion

  • ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • ¼ cup water

  • 8 ounces tortilla chips

  • 2 cups shredded cheese, such as Cheddar or pepper Jack

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling the beef with a spatula, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and coriander; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes (with their juice) and water and simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. Top chips with the chili and cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 7 minutes.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate chili (Step 2) for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

384 Calories
22g Fat
25g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1/2 cup chili & 1 oz. chips each
Calories 384
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g 42%
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Vitamin A 1435IU 29%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Folate 29mcg 7%
Sodium 425mg 18%
Calcium 267mg 21%
Iron 3mg 15%
Magnesium 55mg 13%
Potassium 447mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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