Keto Nachos

Ingredients:

For the Chips:

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

For the Toppings:

• 1 lb ground beef (or chicken, turkey, or pork)
• 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp salt)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup guacamole
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
• 1/4 cup diced red onions

Instructions:

Making the Chips:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Cheese Dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese and almond flour. Microwave on high for about 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted and you can mix it together into a dough. Add salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing thoroughly.
3. Roll Out Dough: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out until it’s thin and even, about 1/8 inch thick.
4. Cut Chips: Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough into triangles or chip shapes.
5. Bake Chips: Transfer the chips on parchment paper to a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the chips are golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
6. Cool Chips: Allow the chips to cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up.

Preparing the Toppings:

1. Cook Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat. Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Simmer until the water has mostly evaporated and the seasoning is well mixed with the meat.
2. Shred Cheese: Grate the cheddar cheese if not already shredded.
3. Prepare Vegetables: Dice the tomatoes, slice the olives and jalapeños, chop the cilantro, and dice the red onions.

Assembling the Nachos:

1. Layer Chips and Cheese: Place the keto chips on a large baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Sprinkle the cooked ground beef evenly over the chips. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
2. Melt Cheese: Place the nachos in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
3. Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the nachos from the oven and top with sour cream, guacamole, sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and diced red onions.
4. Serve: Enjoy your delicious keto nachos immediately.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lime juice over the nachos before serving.
• Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference or what you have available.
• If you want a spicier kick, add some hot sauce or extra jalapeños.