⏱ 35 min totalBeef Nachos
Per 1 serving · 303 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein27g20% of calories
- Carbs26g19% of calories
- Fat37g61% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Beef Nachos (303 g) has 542 calories, with 27 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 37 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (61% of calories). It is high in protein (54% DV), thiamine (51% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (26% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 62% and 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein54%
- Thiamine51%
- Riboflavin (B2)26%
- Niacin38%
- Vitamin B644%
- Vitamin B12116%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
- Vitamin C18%
- Vitamin E17%
- Choline15%
- Potassium15%
- Magnesium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat62%
- Cholesterol32%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ tbsp Olive oil
¼ medium Onion
4 oz Ground beef
½ can Tomatoes
½ tbsp Tomato paste
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Chili powder- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper- 1 cup Tortilla chips
⅛ cup, shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tbsp Sour cream
½ tbsp Cilantro
Directions
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-8 minutes.
- 2
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until mostly browned. Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer 5 minutes, then season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and the mixture has thickened. Adjust to taste as needed.
- 4
To serve, arrange tortilla chips on plates. Spoon the hot beef-tomato mixture over the chips, sprinkle with cheese, add a dollop of sour cream, and finish with fresh chopped cilantro.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (303 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 72 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 10 μg | 8% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 51% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 44% |
| Folate (B9) | 29 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 μg | 116% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 22% |
| Choline | 84 mg | 15% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 285 mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 703 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 359 mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 57% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 22 μg | 41% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 12 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 369 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 31 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 4,711 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 16 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 41 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 542 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 103minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 65minCycling (moderate)
- 45minRunning (6 mph)
- 76minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beef Nachos?
One serving of Beef Nachos (1 serving) has 542 calories, which works out to 179 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Beef Nachos high in protein?
It provides a solid 27 g of protein per serving (54% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Beef Nachos keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 19% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Beef Nachos?
361 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Beef Nachos?
4.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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