Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos with Greek Yogurt Chipotle Crema Recipe
These Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos are a delicious twist on traditional nachos, featuring thinly sliced, crispy baked sweet potatoes topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a tangy Greek Yogurt Chipotle Crema. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying appetizer or meal that’s packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Chips
- 4 medium-large sweet potatoes, very thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Seasoned Ground Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sauce from a can of chipotle in adobo peppers
- 1/2 of a medium red onion, finely chopped
Fresh Toppings
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced or diced
- 1/3 cup packed cilantro, coarsely chopped
- lime wedges, for serving
Greek Yogurt Chipotle Crema
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat recommended)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons sauce from a can of chipotle in adobo peppers
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃). Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the thinly sliced sweet potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Toss thoroughly to coat the slices evenly. Arrange the sweet potato slices on the baking sheets in a single, even layer.
- Bake Sweet Potato Chips: Bake the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, then carefully flip each slice to ensure even crisping. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the chips are golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Cook Seasoned Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes bake, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently and breaking it up into small pieces. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and chipotle in adobo sauce. Continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and well seasoned. Remove from heat.
- Make the Greek Yogurt Chipotle Crema: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, chipotle in adobo sauce, hot sauce, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Nachos: Lay the baked sweet potato chips on a large serving platter in a single layer. Top evenly with the cooked ground beef, finely chopped red onion, sliced scallions, halved cherry tomatoes, diced or sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Drizzle the Greek yogurt chipotle crema over the assembled nachos. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over individual servings.
Notes
- For evenly sliced sweet potatoes, use a mandoline slicer if available.
- Adjust chipotle in adobo sauce in the crema and beef to control spiciness to your preference.
- These nachos are best served fresh to maintain the crispiness of the sweet potato chips.
- Greek yogurt provides a creamy texture and tang while keeping the dish lighter than traditional sour cream.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with seasoned black beans or cooked lentils.
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