Autumn Nachos

This is the perfect meal load with vegetables and beef to fuel up the kids before an evening of trick-or-treating.  

Preparation time

15 minutes

Ready in

47 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Baking Time: 22 minutes

Makes

6 to 8 servings

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups (750 mL) diced (1/2-inch/1 cm) Ontario Butternut Squash  
  • 1 pkg (227 g) small Ontario Crimini Mushrooms, quartered 
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL)  vegetable oil 
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) each smoked paprika and ground cumin 
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano leaves 
  • Salt and pepper, to taste 
  • 1 Ontario Onion, diced  
  • 454 g lean Ontario Ground Beef 
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) tomato paste 
  • 2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced 
  • 1 Ontario Jalapeño Pepper, seeded, finely diced (or to taste) 
  • 1 bag (approx. 300 g) tortilla chips 
  • 3 cups (750 mL) shredded Ontario Cheddar Cheese 
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Coriander (Cilantro) 
  • Ontario Sour Cream 
  • Salsa 

     

Instructions

On rimmed baking sheet, toss squash and mushrooms with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil, 1 tsp (5 mL) of the paprika, 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) of the cumin and 1 tsp (5 mL) of the oregano; season with salt and pepper. Roast in 425°F (220°C) oven for 16 to 18 minutes, until squash is tender. 

Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat, add onion and beef; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until meat is cooked through and onions are softened. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, jalapeño, remaining paprika, cumin and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Add 1 cup (250 mL) water; reduce heat to medium and cook until water is reduced by about half. Remove from heat. 

On large parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spread tortilla chips. Sprinkle with half of the cheese, top with beef mixture and roasted vegetables; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for about 4 minutes, until the cheese is melted. 

Sprinkle with coriander. Serve with sour cream and salsa on the side. 

Nutritional Information

1 Serving (When recipe serves 8): 

  • Protein: 27 grams
  • Fat: 31 grams 
  • Carbohydrate: 35 grams 
  • Calories: 522 
  • Fibre: 3 grams 
  • Sodium: 650 mg