Southwestern Beef Breakfast “Nachos”

Name: Southwestern Beef Breakfast "Nachos"
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: cooked (leftover) beef; hash brown potatoes; whole green chiles; egg; red bell pepper; monterey Jack cheese; green onions

Tater tots fill in for tortilla chips in this morning nacho mash-up. Topped with beef bites, scrambled eggs, red pepper, Monterey Jack and enchilada sauce.

Cook Time: 55 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients: 7

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Ingredients

12 ounces cooked beef (such as roast, steak or pot roast), cut into bite-size pieces or shredded
3 cups frozen shredded potato nuggets
1 cup green enchilada sauce
2 eggs, scrambled
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat or regular Monterey Jack cheese

Toppings (optional):

Chopped green onions or parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Place potato nuggets in single layer on rimmed baking sheet and bake according to package directions or until browned and crisped.
Step 2

Push potatoes close together in single layer so edges touch slightly. Evenly layer with beef, enchilada sauce, eggs, bell pepper and cheese. Return to oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until ingredients are heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Information

304 Calories

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4g SAT FAT

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34g PROTEIN

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2.2 mg IRON

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5.2 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 304 Calories; 99 Calories from fat; 11g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 3 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 170 mg Cholesterol; 558 mg Sodium; 14 g Total Carbohydrate; 1 g Dietary Fiber; 34 g Protein; 2.2 mg Iron; 11.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B₆; 1.7 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 5.2 mg Zinc; 38.1 mcg Selenium; 173.4 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Iron.

Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
Separate raw meat from other foods.
Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
Wash all produce prior to use.
Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.

For more information on safe food handling and beef safety.

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Southwestern Beef Breakfast “Nachos”