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Loaded Skillet Nachos
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 340 kcal
Ingredients
For meat:
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • ½ yellow onion
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 93%
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tbsp. paprika
  • ½ tbsp. chili powder
  • ½ tbsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
For pico de gallo:
  • 2 to matoes chopped
  • 1 tbsp red onion chopped
  • ½ lime juice
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • Pinch of sea salt
For guacamole:
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tbsp red onion minced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • ½ lime juice
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 bag of tortilla chips
  • 1 ½ cups reduced fat cheese
Other additional toppings:
  • Chopped scallions
  • Sour cream
  • Black beans
  • Corn
  • Olives
Instructions
  1. Heat the cast iron (or another skillet) on med-high. Add in canola oil and yellow onion. Let sauté in canola oil for a few minutes until it starts to brown.
  2. Add in the ground beef and 1 cup of water. Season with spices and add in tomato paste. Let this simmer until reduced. Preheat oven to 400.
  3. While the beef is cooking, mix together the ingredients for the pico de gallo and in another bowl the guacamole. Set aside.
  4. Layer cast iron with tortilla chips, half of cheese, rest of tortilla chips, all of the beef, rest of the cheese. Mix this up just a little to disperse the ingredients. Put into oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and chips are toasting. Prepare any other ingredients you want to top. When it comes out top and serve!