🧀 Healthy Beef Nachos Supreme (Mediterranean Style)
Ingredients
Nacho Base
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2 cups baked whole-grain tortilla chips (or baked pita chips)
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Healthy Beef Topping
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300 g lean ground beef (90–95% lean)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon ground coriander
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Fresh Mediterranean Toppings
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
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½ cup cucumber, finely chopped
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½ small red onion, minced
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½ cup corn (optional)
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½ cup cooked chickpeas (optional, extra fiber)
Cheese (Light but Flavorful)
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¾ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Creamy Yogurt Sauce (Instead of Sour Cream)
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¾ cup Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon tahini
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1 small garlic clove, grated
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Salt to taste
Garnish
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Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
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Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)
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Extra virgin olive oil drizzle (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the Beef
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add ground beef, breaking it up. Cook until browned.
Season with paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat. -
Prepare Yogurt Sauce
In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and salt until smooth. Chill until ready to use. -
Assemble Nachos
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Spread chips on a baking tray. Top evenly with beef mixture, chickpeas, corn, and mozzarella. -
Bake
Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts. -
Finish Supreme Style
Remove from oven. Add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, olives, and dollops of yogurt sauce. -
Serve
Garnish with herbs and a light olive oil drizzle. Serve immediately.
🌿 Why These Nachos Are Healthy
✔ Lean protein-rich beef
✔ Whole grains + fiber
✔ Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
✔ Mediterranean fats (olive oil & tahini)
✔ Fresh veggies for antioxidants
