These low carb beef nachos are perfect for gatherings! The homemade chips are loaded with beef, cheese, sour cream, and more! Watch the video tutorial!
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I love making low carb versions of my favorite high carb dishes. This version of the classic nachos dish is SO popular! You'll need to find some low carb tortillas that you like (note - low carb tortillas are rarely gluten free), and some low carb salsa. The Green Mountain Gringo from Netrition is very good! I can use salsa in SOOO many different ways - for example did you know that my Quick Cook Bacon Jam uses salsa?
Watch my video tutorial or scroll down for more details and a printable recipe card!
How to Make Low Carb Beef Nachos
To prepare the nachos, follow my instructions on how to make homemade low carb tortillas chips. It will almost feel like cheating they're so easy!
To make the sauce, brown off some ground beef and add some cumin and paprika for extra flavor. Drain off any excess fat and add the the low carb salsa. Bring it to the boil, and then turn it down to a simmer so that the amazing flavors of the salsa absorb into the meat.
Love nachos? Try my Low Carb Nacho Bar!
Spread the tortilla chips over the base of a large baking dish, and spoon the meat sauce over them. Add shredded cheese and some pickled jalapeños.
Bake it for five minutes, or until the cheese has melted, then add some chopped green onions and sour cream. Let the party begin!
The flavors in these low carb beef nachos are fantastic! As this was a low carb version I used a higher meat to chip ratio than is normal - but it made it even more filling. That's great news at a party where there may be other high carb options around to tempt you if you're hungry.
📖 Recipe
Low Carb Beef Nachos
Ingredients
Equipment
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
- Cut the tortillas into 8 wedges and place on baking sheet or silicone mat. Spray lightly with olive oil spray. Bake for 5 mins.
- Turn the chips over, spray again and bake for another 5 mins until crispy.
- Add the ground beef, cumin and paprika to a pan and brown off the meat.
- Drain off the fat, then add the salsa. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-10 mins.
- Place the chips in a large baking dish and cover with the meat sauce. Add the cheese and jalapeños.
- Bake for 5 mins or until the cheese has melted. Sprinkle the green onions over the top and add sour cream. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Notes
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.
Kelly @eclecticmommy says
I would have never thought to bake nachos. What a great way to make a large batch. [client]
Lindsy says
This was AMAZING! Easy and delicious...it made me feel like a normal person again, able to eat things that are typically a no-no. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe.
Georgina says
Lindsy, you are so welcome! Feeling like a normal person is VERY important to me - I don't like wearing my diet on my sleeve LOL!
Walt Rose says
Can't wait to try this..
I use fried pork rinds instead of chips.
They are 0 carb and if you well drain the toppings you wont loose the crunch...
Melinda S Webb says
What tortillas did you use? I have not been able to find any that low carb, thank you!
Georgina says
This might help! https://stepawayfromthecarbs.com/low-carb-tortilla-comparison-review/. My current favorite is the fajita size carb balance ones from Mission. If you are in the US then sites like Netrition are a great source of low carb products!