The Vintage Mason: February 2011

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Looking for a healthier nacho option? Here is a great recipe that is healthy and fun!


	32 item(s) baked low-fat tortilla chips
	2 spray(s) cooking spray
	6 oz uncooked lean ground beef (with 7% fat)
	1/2 tsp dried oregano
	1/2 tsp table salt, or more to taste
	3/4 cup(s) canned diced tomatoes, with adobe (smoky/spicy) or chipolte (hot)
	2/3 cup(s) canned refried black beans
	1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, or crumbled queso blanco
	1/2 cup(s) scallion(s), finely sliced
	2 medium jalapeٌo pepper(s), finely minced (or to taste; do not touch seeds with bare hands)

Preheat broiler to high. Arrange tortilla chips on a nonstick baking sheet in a single layer but close together; set aside.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over a medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up meat as it cooks, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with oregano and salt; stir in tomatoes and beans. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Spoon beef mixture over chips; sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese melts, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from broiler; sprinkle with scallions and jalapenos.