Texas Nachos
Texas Nachos deliver 46g protein and 424 calories per serving — one of the highest-protein appetizers in our library. Four servings quick-prep on the stovetop, making them a pre-workout snack or side that doesn't compromise your daily macro totals.
Ingredients
- •Tortilla Chips, Corn, Plain
- •Beans, Refried, Canned
- •Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)(15g)
Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.
- •Beef Sirloin, Top(240g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(240g)
- •Cheddar Cheese(120g)
- •Cheese, Pepper Jack(120g)
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Salsa, Prepared, Red, Store-Bought
- •Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper. Arrange chips in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
- 2Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of refried beans on each chip. Sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Add steak pieces to half of the chips, and chicken pieces to the other half of the chips, if using. Divide the cheddar and pepper Jack evenly across the chips. Add a single slice of pickled jalapeño to each chip, if desired.
- 3Bake until the cheese is melted, about 12 minutes.
- 4Top with salsa, sour cream, red onion, and cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition — Per Serving
424
calories
46g
protein
25g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 12.0g
- Sodium
- 675 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
4 servings per batch · ~184g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Texas Nachos have per serving?
Each serving packs 46g of protein at 424 calories with 25g fat and only 4g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-per-serving ratios available in a low-carb format.
How long does Texas Nachos take to prep?
Texas Nachos is quick prep and yields 4 servings from one stovetop batch, making it efficient for pre-portioning an appetizer or light meal option. Multiple servings are ready simultaneously for meal prep containers.
Is Texas Nachos good for muscle gain?
At 46g protein and 424 calories per serving, Texas Nachos is optimized for muscle gain phases where hitting high daily protein totals is non-negotiable. The minimal carbohydrate content means you can stack multiple servings into a day without carb overages.
