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Nachos for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beef nachos, easy snack for one, loaded nachos, single serving nachos
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Tortilla chips baked with seasoned ground beef, cheddar, tomato, and olives. Add cold toppings after baking.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz tortilla chips (15–20 chips)
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 5 oz ground beef
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
  • ⅔ cup shredded cheddar (about 1½ oz)
  • 1 small chopped tomato (about ¾ cup)
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives

Optional later toppings

  • Pickled onions guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa, sliced jalapeños, chopped avocado, sour cream, beans, yogurt or queso

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray and spread the tortilla chips on it.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the onion for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the beef, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through to 160°F. Drain off any fat.
  • Spoon the beef over the chips. Top with the cheddar, tomato, and olives.
  • Bake for about 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.

Notes

Add any of the optional toppings after the nachos come out of the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 478g | Calories: 1081kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 76g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1320mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 6.1g | Sugar: 6.3g | Vitamin A: 1738IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 683mg | Iron: 6.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw, chopped tomato counted as tomatoes, ¼ cup sliced black olives counted as ripe olives (one 4-oz can 113 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.