No-Guilt Beefy Nachos

Name: No-Guilt Beefy Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 20 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce), undrained; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Baked tortilla chips; Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream and guacamole

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Carol S Betz, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Updated on Oct. 05, 2023

Nachos you can feel good about! This meaty topping has less fat and sodium than typical nacho beef because you use lean meat and make your own seasoning. The versatile dish is a tasty go-to for a party. —Carol Betz, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Can you freeze No-Guilt Beefy Nachos?

Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Add water if necessary. Serve with chips and toppings if desired.

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No-Guilt Beefy Nachos

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Yield:20 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Prep:15 min

Cook:4 hours

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Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce), undrained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
Baked tortilla chips
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream and guacamole

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Directions

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Combine first 8 ingredients in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is no longer pink, 4-6 hours. Stir in vinegar and salt, breaking meat into crumbles. Serve with tortilla chips and, if desired, toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup (calculated without chips): 99 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.