How to Make Ground Turkey Taco Nachos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ground Turkey Taco Nachos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of everyone's favorite Mexican dish with the satisfying crunch of nachos. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, a game day snack, or a fun appetizer for a gathering with friends and family. Whether you're a fan of tacos, nachos, or both, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

Ground turkey is used as the base for these nachos, providing a lean and flavorful p...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 ¼ pounds 99%-lean ground turkey breast
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 2 cups pico de gallo, divided
  • ⅓ (16 ounce) package broccoli slaw
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 48 corn tortilla chips, or as needed
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 individual plates of nachos

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup pico de gallo, broccoli slaw, and chopped bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; cook until simmering and heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Divide tortilla chips evenly and layer onto 4 microwave-safe plates. Spoon turkey mixture on top, sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, and spray with cooking spray.
  • Microwave each plate on high until cheese has melted, about 1 minute. Serve with remaining pico de gallo.
  • Nutrition

    430 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 2176mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 185mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 761mg