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Bison Nachos





Yields
Serves 4



Prep Time
30 mins

Ground bison, a leaner and more flavorful choice than beef, updates the classic nacho recipe, and it's becoming widely available at well-stocked grocery stores.

Bison Nachos




Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts
 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 1/2 cup chopped onion
 1 pound ground bison or beef
 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 8 ounces corn tortilla chips
 1 cup fresh salsa verde, divided
 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
 1 avocado, sliced
 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  Sour cream
Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large frying pan, heat oil over high heat. Cook onion, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add bison and cook, stirring well to break up meat, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Season with pepper.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, lay half the tortilla chips evenly in the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Spread half of bison mixture over chips. Pour 1/3 cup salsa over the meat, followed by half the cheese. Repeat layers with 1/3 cup more salsa and remaining meat and cheese. Bake until cheese melts and chips start to brown, about 6 minutes.

Step 3
3

Serve nachos with lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, remaining 1/3 cup salsa, and the sour cream.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 843Calories from Fat 59
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 55g85%

Saturated Fat 11g56%
Cholesterol 117mg39%
Sodium 1081mg46%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Dietary Fiber 7.4g30%
Protein 38g76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.