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
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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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.
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Top chips with the chili and cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 7 minutes.