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ground turkey nachos on large sheet pan topped with lettuce, cherry tomatoes and sour cream.
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Ground Turkey Nachos

These Ground Turkey Nachos are ultimately cheesy, topped with fresh slices of jalapeño, shredded lettuce, fresh tomatoes and drizzled with a lime crema. Bring these to your next tailgate or potluck and watch your guests be impressed with this game winner sheet pan meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, happy hour, snacks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 550kcal
Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

  • sheet pan
  • knife & cutting board
  • skillet
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Small bowl
  • Spoon
  • measuring cups / spoons

Ingredients

  • 12 oz tortilla chips

Taco Meat

  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2-4* tbsp water *according to taco seasoning packet directions
  • 1/2 can black beans
  • 1½ cups shredded cheese

Nacho Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced

Lime Crema

  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp sugar optional if too tart for liking

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Once warm, add the ground turkey and diced white onion. Add a spritz of olive oil if needed (depending on the pan you’re using and fat percentage of the meat - higher fat = greasier and less oil necessary).
  • Once the meat is 80% cooked, add in the taco seasoning and water. Stir to spread.
  • Add ½ cup of shredded cheese and black beans. Stir together and allow to cook until meat is done. Remove the turkey mixture from heat and set aside.
    ground turkey nacho meat mixture in large skillet.
  • Spread the nacho chips on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Top with turkey meat mixture and cover with cheese. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the nachos into the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted!
  • While nachos are cooking, prep the toppings: dice tomatoes, jalapenos, chop lettuce and make the crema.
  • To make the crema, mix together greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, and salt.
    sour cream nacho topping in glass bowl.
  • Once the nachos are cooked, top with tomatoes, shredded lettuce, jalapeno slices, and lime crema. Customize to your liking and enjoy warm!
    ground turkey nachos on large sheet pan topped with lettuce, cherry tomatoes and sour cream.

Notes

You can make the meat mixture ahead of time. Just don’t make the nachos for prep as they’ll get soggy quick. Any leftover turkey can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1079mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g