Beef Nachos

By Roni84

PointsPlus™ Value: 3

Cheesy and delicious – without all the fat and calories. If you'd like, add extra jalapenos, chopped cilantro or a drizzle of fresh lime juice.

Ingredients

• 32 item(s) baked low-fat tortilla chips
• 2 spray(s) cooking spray
• 6 oz uncooked lean ground beef (with 7% fat)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp table salt, or more to taste
• 3/4 cup(s) canned diced tomatoes, with adobe (smoky/spicy) or chipolte (hot)
• 2/3 cup(s) canned refried black beans
• 1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, or crumbled queso blanco
• 1/2 cup(s) scallion(s), finely sliced
• 2 medium jalapeno pepper(s), finely minced (or to taste; do not touch seeds with bare hands)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high. Arrange tortilla chips on a nonstick baking sheet in a single layer but close together; set aside.

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over a medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up meat as it cooks, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with oregano and salt; stir in tomatoes and beans. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Spoon beef mixture over chips; sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese melts, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from broiler; sprinkle with scallions and jalapenos. Yields 4 nachos per serving.