Nachos con Carne

Nachos con Carne is a delicious and hearty Mexican appetizer that combines crispy tortilla chips with a savory, high-protein meat topping and melted cheese. Perfect for sharing, this dish brings bold flavors and satisfying textures to your table.

Ingredients

• Corn tortilla chips - 150 grams
• Ground beef (lean) - 200 grams
• Black beans (canned, drained) - 100 grams
• Cheddar cheese (shredded) - 100 grams
• Monterey Jack cheese (shredded) - 100 grams
• Jalapeño peppers (sliced) - 30 grams
• Tomato (diced) - 1 medium
• Red onion (finely chopped) - 1/4 medium
• Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Avocado (sliced) - 1/2 medium
• Sour cream - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the black beans and diced tomato, cooking until heated through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. On a large baking sheet, spread out the corn tortilla chips in an even layer.
6. Spoon the beef and bean mixture evenly over the chips.
7. Sprinkle both types of shredded cheese generously over the top.
8. Add sliced jalapeños on top of the cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and top with chopped red onion, cilantro, and sliced avocado.
11. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains fiber from black beans, aiding in digestion.

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