Sloppy Joe Nachos
These Sloppy Joe Nachos provide 24g protein and 256 calories per serving—a lower-calorie lunch option that fits tight macro budgets. Quick stovetop prep yields 4 servings, making it convenient for portion-controlled meals between training sessions. Designed for anyone tracking macros who needs variety without high calorie density.
Ingredients
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Garlic
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
90% lean ground beef. Good middle-ground for flavor and macros.
- •Ketchup(80g)
- •Tomato Paste(15g)
- •Brown sugar(10g)
- •Chili powder(10g)
- •Mustard, Yellow(5g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(5g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •½ teaspoon sea salt
- •Fritos Scoops corn chips
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
- •Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Tomato, Cherry(240g)
- •JalapeñO Pepper
Instructions
- 1In a food processor, combine the bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Pulse until finely minced, 10 to 12 times.
- 2Place the beef and minced veggies in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat, then stir in the ketchup, ⅓ cup water, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, mustard, garlic powder, Worcestershire, and salt until combined. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cook until the mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes more.
- 3Meanwhile, turn on the broiler. Spread the Frito’s out on a rimmed baking sheet. Spoon the beef mixture over the chips and evenly top with the black beans and cheese. Broil until the cheese melts, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4Serve topped with the sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, and pickled jalapeños, if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
256
calories
24g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 13g
- Saturated fat
- 4.5g
- Sodium
- 365 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.0g
4 servings per batch · ~206g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sloppy Joe Nachos have per serving?
Each serving delivers 24g of protein and 256 calories with 12g fat and 13g carbs. This is a high-protein, lower-calorie option that works well as an appetizer or light lunch component.
How long does Sloppy Joe Nachos take to prep?
This is a quick prep stovetop recipe that batch-preps 4 servings in one cook, making it efficient for meal prep sessions. The nacho format allows for flexible portioning and reheating without quality loss.
Is Sloppy Joe Nachos good for fat loss?
At 256 calories and 24g protein per serving, these nachos work well for fat loss phases as a lower-calorie protein option or appetizer component. The minimal carb content keeps calorie density controlled while delivering protein for satiety.
