Healthy Beef Nachos Supreme: Indulge Without the Guilt

Ingredients:

For the Nachos:

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 bag (8 oz) baked tortilla chips
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the Healthy Sour Cream:

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef Mixture:
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
   • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
   • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
   • Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
   • Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook until the liquid is mostly evaporated.
   • Stir in the black beans and cook until heated through. Remove from heat.
2. Assemble the Nachos:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Arrange the baked tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter.
   • Spoon the beef and bean mixture evenly over the chips.
   • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
   • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
3. Prepare the Toppings:
   • In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of salt to create a healthy sour cream alternative.
   • Dice the tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and slice the jalapeño and olives if using.
4. Serve:
   • Remove the nachos from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, red onion, black olives, jalapeño slices, avocado, and chopped cilantro.
   • Drizzle with the prepared healthy sour cream.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips:

• For added nutrition, you can mix in some finely chopped spinach or kale with the beef mixture.
• If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute the beef with a meatless ground beef alternative or additional beans.
• You can also add more veggies like bell peppers or corn to the toppings.