Awesome Irish Nachos
Awesome Irish Nachos pile crisp waffle fries with taco-seasoned beef and a melty Mexican cheese blend, then finish with juicy tomatoes, briny olives, spicy jalapeños, and crunchy lettuce. It’s a fun, shareable appetizer with a balance of salty, cheesy richness and fresh toppings—perfect for game day, casual gatherings, or pub-style snacking.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Awesome Irish Nachos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange the waffle fries in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 12 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, cook and stir the ground beef in a large skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
- 5
Transfer the baked fries to a 9x13-inch baking pan. Spread the seasoned ground beef evenly over the fries. Cover the beef with cheese.
- 6
Return to the oven until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Garnish with tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, and lettuce to serve. Dollop sour cream and guacamole on top.
- Calories 400.85 kcal High 20%
- Protein 18.46 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 21.28 g 8%
- Total Fat 25.49 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 11.38 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 69.65 mg High 23%
- Sodium 740.61 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 3.7 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.48 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 251.41 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 2.76 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 354.63 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 138.09 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 6.84 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Awesome Irish Nachos is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Beef, and Guacamole. Each serving provides about 400.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Awesome Irish Nachos made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Beef, Guacamole, Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Awesome Irish Nachos?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 400.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Awesome Irish Nachos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Awesome Irish Nachos healthy?
- Awesome Irish Nachos has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 400.85 calories and 18.46 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 740.61 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.38 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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