Description
Sweet Potato Nachos with Ground Beef and Jalapeño Cheddar are a nutritious and vibrant twist on classic nachos, featuring roasted sweet potato slices topped with seasoned beef, spicy cheese, and fresh garnishes.
Ingredients
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- 2 large sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika
- 1 cup jalapeño cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
- Fresh or pickled jalapeño slices, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss thinly sliced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and slightly crisp.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully browned and crumbly.
- Arrange roasted sweet potato slices on a baking dish. Top with cooked ground beef and shredded jalapeño cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and garnish with diced red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeño slices.
- Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.
Notes
- Use black beans or lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Swap in dairy-free cheese and vegan sour cream for a vegan version.
- Add avocado, black olives, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- For even crispier nachos, slice sweet potatoes very thinly and avoid overlapping during roasting.
- Prep components ahead and assemble fresh for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg