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Chili-Cheese Nachos

Spiced beef chili simmers thick with tomatoes and warm spices, then blankets crisp tortilla chips under a blanket of melted Cheddar and pepper Jack. Each bite delivers rich, savory depth with a satisfying crunch.

Chili-Cheese Nachos
Total
55 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
8

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
384
Protein
21g
Carbs
25g
Fat
22g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
425mg

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 4 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 oz tortilla chips
  • 2 cup shredded cheese, such as Cheddar or pepper Jack

Instructions

  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.