Ground Turkey Nachos Recipe

Name: Ground Turkey Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Roma Tomatoes, Chopped; 1/2 cups Sliced Green Onions; 2 whole Medium Garlic Cloves, Grated; 3/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 3 Tablespoons Canned Mild Green Chiles; 1 pinch Unrefined Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1 whole Small Onion, Diced; 2 Tablespoons Dried, Minced Onions; 1 pound Dark Meat Ground Turkey; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Pepper; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning; 1/4 cups Water; 15 ounces, weight Canned Pinto Beans Rinsed And Drained; 1 cup Shredded Extra-sharp White Cheddar; 1 cup Shredded Smoked Sharp White Cheddar; 12 ounces, weight Tortilla Chips; Sour Cream, To Serve

Servings: persons

3 whole Roma Tomatoes, Chopped
1/2 cups Sliced Green Onions
2 whole Medium Garlic Cloves, Grated
3/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
3 Tablespoons Canned Mild Green Chiles
1 pinch Unrefined Sugar
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Small Onion, Diced
2 Tablespoons Dried, Minced Onions
1 pound Dark Meat Ground Turkey
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Pepper
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
1/4 cups Water
15 ounces, weight Canned Pinto Beans Rinsed And Drained
1 cup Shredded Extra-sharp White Cheddar
1 cup Shredded Smoked Sharp White Cheddar
12 ounces, weight Tortilla Chips
Sour Cream, To Serve

1
For the salsa: Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and stir to combine.
2
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
3
For the turkey mixture: In a 5-quart enameled Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
4
Add diced and dried minced onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Add ground turkey and seasonings to onions and cook until meat is no longer pink, breaking up chunks of meat as needed.
6
Drain meat and return to pan.
7
Add taco seasonings and water to moisten meat; stir to combine.
8
Add pinto beans to meat mixture and cook to warm up beans, about 5 minutes.
9
Top meat mixture with both cheeses and place a lid on the Dutch oven.
10
Allow meat to sit for 5 minutes to melt the cheeses.
11
To assemble the nachos, put some tortilla chips on a plate and top with meat, salsa, and sour cream.

817

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole Roma Tomatoes, Chopped, 1/2 cups Sliced Green Onions, 2 whole Medium Garlic Cloves, Grated, 3/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt, and more.

Yes, Ground Turkey Nachos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ground Turkey Nachos

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