Appetizers Collection

Chili-Cheese Nachos

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.

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.