The Best Loaded Ground Turkey Nachos
These ground turkey nachos are the ultimate game day or party food for a crowd. The best part is that they're simple and quick to assemble and easily customizable based on your preferences. Don't skimp on your favorite nacho toppings like guacamole and salsa!
Servings: 5
Calories: 453kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (or ground beef, ground chicken, or 1 can of beans)
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 oz tortilla chips (choose sturdy chips so they don't get soggy!)
- 1-2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 diced bell pepper or 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
- ½ red onion, diced (or chopped green onions if preferred)
- ¼ cup cilantro, minced
- Optional: sliced regular or pickled jalapeño, salsa, guacamole or diced avocado.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to degrees 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place a skillet on the stove over medium heat. Once the skillet gets hot, add the olive oil. Next, add the ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Use a spatula to break it up into small pieces as it cooks. Once it is fully cooked and no longer pink, remove the pan from the heat and drain any excess liquid if needed.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up. Evenly spread the tortilla chips across the baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese, ground meat and/or beans. If you prefer the bell peppers and red onion slightly cooked, evenly spread them over the top of the nachos before placing them in the oven. Otherwise, wait until the next step.
- Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare any additional toppings while the nachos are baking: chop cilantro or avocado, or make guacamole.
- Once the nachos are out of the oven, top with the remaining toppings. Eat the nachos while they are hot. If using salsa, we recommend dipping individual chips rather than spooning over the top of the nachos to prevent the nachos from becoming soggy.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use corn tortilla chips. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cheese or queso. For a vegetarian option, opt for black beans instead of meat. For a vegan option, use dairy-free cheese and black beans instead of meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.9g | Protein: 24.8g | Fat: 22.5g | Saturated Fat: 6.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 1.6g
