Mexican-Style Beef Sausage Nachos
What's a party without nachos? Top crunchy tortilla chips with Mexican-style beef sausage and your other favorites.
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 9
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Prepare Mexican-Style Beef Sausage. Add salsa and green chiles to sausage mixture; cook 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
Mexican-Style Beef Sausage: Combine 1 pound Ground Beef (93% or leaner), 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder in large mixing bowl mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
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Step 2
Preheat oven broiler on high. Spread chips in single layer on large aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Spread sausage mixture evenly over chips. Top with beans; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and begins to brown. Remove from oven. Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, olives, sour cream, jalapeños and lime wedges, if desired.
Cooking Tip: You may substitute pinto beans for black beans.
Nutrition Information
390 Calories
7g SAT FAT
24g PROTEIN
3.3 mg IRON
3.9 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 390 Calories; 126 Calories from fat; 14g Total Fat (7 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 59 mg Cholesterol; 404 mg Sodium; 42 g Total Carbohydrate; 5.9 g Dietary Fiber; 24 g Protein; 3.3 mg Iron; 3 mg NE Niacin; 0.3 mg Vitamin B6; 1.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 3.9 mg Zinc; 18.6 mcg Selenium; 58.5 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
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