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Foil Packet Nachos!

These Foil Packet Nachos are a fun way to enjoy a "treat" while camping or on the go!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Foil (+ optional parchment paper), for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup onion chopped (yellow, white, or red)
  • 1 pound ground pork or beef
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 8 ounces tortilla chips
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese freshly grated
Optional Toppings (once out of the oven)
  • pico de gallo or salsa
  • cilantro
  • diced hot peppers
  • sour cream
  • Avocado or guacamole
  • diced red onion

Instructions

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  1. Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high or oven (if cooking indoors) to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cut 8 large pieces (about 14-16" long each) of foil and lay two pieces on top of each other in perpendicular stacks (to form sort of a plus sign shape) to start 4 grill packets. At this point, you can line them with parchment paper if desired. Simply lay a single piece just on top of the top piece of foil. 
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft but not browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the ground pork (or beef) and cook while breaking up the meat witha spatula. Continue to cook until the meat has browned all the way through. Drain off the fat (if desired), then season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Stir in the lime juice and set aside.
  5. Evenly distribute the chips on top of the foil pieces then top with equal amounts of cooked meat and grated cheese. Try to cover as many chips as you can with the toppings!
  6. Carefully bring together the two ends of the foil from the bottom piece so that the edges meet at the center. Fold the two edges together over at least three times. Then, rotate and fold up the edges on the open sides at least two to three times and crimp those together with your fingers as well (see video demo below). Punch some holes in the top to help prevent the chips from getting soggy.
  7. Place the packets on the grill or in the oven and cook until the cheese is melted, about 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully open packets, add additional desired toppings, and serve!

Notes

  • Adapted from Cookie Rookie
  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Foil Packet Nachos! Amount Per Serving Calories 583 Calories from Fat 432 % Daily Value* Fat 48g74%Saturated Fat 21g131%Cholesterol 132mg44%Sodium 668mg29%Potassium 400mg11%Carbohydrates 3g1%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 1g1%Protein 33g66% Vitamin A 583IU12%Vitamin C 4mg5%Calcium 447mg45%Iron 2mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 583
  • Calories from Fat 432
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 48g
  • 74%
  • Saturated Fat 21g
  • 131%
  • Cholesterol 132mg
  • 44%
  • Sodium 668mg
  • 29%
  • Potassium 400mg
  • 11%
  • Carbohydrates 3g
  • 1%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 1g
  • 1%
  • Protein 33g
  • 66%
  • Vitamin A 583IU
  • 12%
  • Vitamin C 4mg
  • 5%
  • Calcium 447mg
  • 45%
  • Iron 2mg
  • 11%