These easy keto nachos are going to change the game and satisfy all your nacho cravings! One of my favorite foods of all times is nachos. They are the perfect snack, party appetizer and dinner. Honestly, you can pile meat, cheese and sour cream on anything and I’ll eat it, so we’ve got a variety of ways you can make this recipe.
Easy Low Carb Appetizers
These keto nachos would definitely be the show stopper of any party you throw, but you shouldn’t stop there. Put some extra tortilla chip on a plate along with pork rinds, and veggies and serve them up alongside these easy keto dips!
- French Onion Dip
- Pimento Cheese Dip
- Pizza Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip (Megha’s Favorite!)
Everyone loves a good dip and all of them will reheat great the next day so you can store them in an air tight container in the fridge all week long!
Are Nachos High In Carbs?
Not these ones! You can go the classic chip route and make some tortilla chips in the oven using low carb tortillas or pull out your bag of pork rinds and use them as your bottom layer. Either way, you can’t go wrong.
What Chips Are Good For Keto Diet?
This is one of the first questions I asked myself because I love love love chips. And, I’ll be honest, chip replacements don’t compare, but eventually the memory of jalapeno kettle chips (my fave of all time) faded and I began to love all the low carb chip alternatives.
If you’re in dire needs of chips this very moment, we have a TOP 10 BEST KETO CHIPS blog post that will blow your mind and leave with all the chips you desire. The ones we have in the house at all times are:
Can You Eat Nachos On A Diet?
Normally, I would say they aren’t ideal because they are very palatable making them easy to consume in bulk. However, these keto nachos are the perfect dinner – high in fat and protein and low in carbs!
It’s all about the toppings because no matter which way you play it, low carb tortillas, pork rinds or bell pepper strips (as shown in the video), the base is going to be very low carb! Some great ways to ensure you are getting in a good ratio of fat to protein and having a filling dinner is to start with 80/20 ground beef.
Next, I like to add a solid layer of cheese, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole. Minimal carbs there, and you can even omit all veggies if you want to keep it super low carb.
Make Low Carb Tortilla Chips
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut your low carb tortilla up into triangles and place them onto the baking sheet so they aren’t touching one another.
- Spray them with coconut oil spray and bake for 5-7 minutes (watch them because they will burn quickly if left unattended).
- Turn the heat to broil for 1-2 minutes, while keeping an eye on them, for a crispy, browned tortilla chip.
- Best stored in a zip top bag on the counter.
Make Keto Nachos Tonight!
The best part about this recipe is how quickly you can whip it up and how satisfying all the flavors and textures are! And, it’s a great recipe to get the entire family involved. Bake up a big batch of low carb tortilla chips and set up a keto nachos bar so everyone can customize their plate of keto nachos.
Keto Nachos | Two Ways!
What You Need:
Ingredients:
Chips/Pork Rinds (base layer)
- 3 small low carb tortillas
- 4 oz pork rinds
Ground Beef (middle layer)
- 3/4 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/4 small red onion, diced
- 1.5 tsp red chili powder
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 large avocado, diced
Instructions:
Low Carb Tortilla Chips
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut your low carb tortillas up into triangles and place them onto the baking sheet so they aren’t touching one another.
- Spray them with coconut oil spray and bake for 5-7 minutes (watch them because they will burn quickly if left unattended).
- Turn the heat to broil for 1-2 minutes, while keeping an eye on them, for a crispy, browned tortilla chip.
- Best stored in a zip top bag on the counter.
Ground Beef
- Heat a large skillet to medium high heat and add the beef and onion.
- Break up the meat using a spoon and cook through until no longer pink and the onions are tender.
- Add all of the seasonings and combine until fully incorporated.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
Make Your Nachos:
- Create a layer of your baked tortilla chips or pork rinds in an oven safe skillet.
- Top the chips/pork rinds with the meat and then with the cheese and diced tomatoes.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese has melted.
- Top with remaining toppings and serve immediately.
Video:
Notes
Yields: 4 Servings
**Nutrition is for keto nachos using low carb toritlla chips. It will vary if using pork rinds.
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
