Chili Cheese Nachos 

Make nachos a healthy dinner when you top them with an easy 30-minute chili. Serve this healthy recipe with sliced scallions, avocado, fresh tomatoes and sour cream, if desired.

Makes: 8 servings
Time to cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients

· 1 pound lean ground beef

· ¾ cup finely chopped white onion

· ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

· 4 cloves garlic, chopped

· 2 tablespoons chili powder

· 1 tablespoon ground cumin

· 2 teaspoons dried oregano

· 1 teaspoon ground coriander

· 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes

· ¼ cup water

· 8 ounces tortilla chips

· 2 cups shredded cheese, such as Cheddar or pepper Jack

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling the beef with a spatula, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and coriander; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes (with their juice) and water and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Top chips with the chili and cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 7 minutes.

Original Recipe by Carolyn Malcoun, Eatingwell.com

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