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Sheet Pan Beef and Black Bean Nachos

AmericanSnackEasy
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Serves
4
  • 1 (15-oz) canunsalted black beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbspwater, divided
  • 8 oz90% lean ground sirloin
  • 0.5 tspchili powder
  • 4green onions, thinly sliced
  • 8(6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into wedges
  • as neededcooking spray
  • 2/3 cupfat-free evaporated milk, divided
  • 1 1/2 oz (about 1/2 cup)preshredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 2 tspcornstarch
  • 0.5 cupcoarsely chopped tomato
  • 1/3 cuplight sour cream
  • 0.25 cupcoarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 tspkosher salt
  1. 1Preheat broiler to high. Place 1/4 cup beans in a bowl; reserve. Place remaining beans and 1/2 cup water in a mini food processor; process until smooth.
  2. 2Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add beef; cook 8 minutes, stirring to crumble. Stir in chili powder. Stir in reserved 1/4 cup beans, pureed beans, and green onions; cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat.
  3. 3Arrange tortilla wedges in a single layer on a large, foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and crisp. Remove pan from oven. Spoon beef mixture evenly over tortillas.
  4. 4Combine 1/3 cup milk and cornstarch in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine cornstarch mixture and remaining milk in a small saucepan over medium-high; bring to a simmer. Stir in cheese; cook 2–3 minutes or until smooth.
  5. 5Drizzle cheese sauce over nachos. Top with tomato, sour cream, cilantro, and salt.

Notes

Game plan: While the broiler preheats, cook the beef mixture. While the tortillas broil, make the cheese sauce. Goes well with a zucchini, carrot, and radish salad.