Sloppy Joe Nachos

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  1 Bell Pepper(60g)
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  0 Yellow Onion(28g)
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  1 JalapeñO Pepper(14g)
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  3 Garlic(9g)
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  1 lbs 90/10 Ground Beef

  90% lean ground beef. Good middle-ground for flavor and macros.

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  0.3 cup Ketchup
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  1 tbsp Tomato Paste
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  2 tsp Brown sugar
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  2 tsp Chili powder
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  1 tsp Mustard, Yellow
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  1 tsp Garlic powder
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  1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

  Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.

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  0.5 tsp ½ teaspoon sea salt
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  18.5 oz Fritos Scoops corn chips
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  14 oz Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
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  Sour Cream

  Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.

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  3 Green Onion (Scallion)(45g)
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  1 cup Tomato, Cherry

Instructions

1. 1Dice the bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño pepper into small pieces. Mince the fresh garlic. Combine all prepped vegetables in a bowl and set aside.
2. 2Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, for 8–10 minutes until no pink remains and the beef is browned throughout. Drain off excess fat.
3. 3Add the minced vegetables to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
4. 4Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, yellow mustard, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and sea salt until fully combined. Add ⅓ cup water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
5. 5Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and darkens slightly.
6. 6While the meat sauce simmers, drain and rinse the black beans in a separate small saucepan. Warm the black beans over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
7. 7Divide the corn chips evenly into 4 airtight containers while both the meat mixture and beans are still hot. Layer the sloppy joe mixture over the chips, then top with the warm black beans. Allow to cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate.
8. 8When ready to serve, top each container with sour cream, sliced green onions, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh jalapeño slices.