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KeepItSimpleAnnaSue

Easy Sheet Pan Ground Venison Nachos

Easy sheet pan ground venison nachos are a delicious, quick-to-make meal featuring seasoned venison, crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground venison
  • 1 (6 oz.) can of tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 bag tortilla chips
  • 4-5 cups shredded cheddar, pepper jack, or Mexican blend cheese
  • avocado, sour cream, salsa, green onion, black olives (optional toppings)
Corn and Black Bean Salsa Topping
  • 1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
  • 1 can sweet corn
  • 1-2 diced jalapenos (add to taste)
  • 1/2 red onion (diced)
  • 1 cup tomato (diced)
  • ¼ chopped cilantro (add more to taste)
  • 1-2 limes (squeeze the juice)
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

Equipment

  • meat chopper (optional)
  • skillet (for browning venison)
  • large sheet pan or cookie sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground venison. Break the meat apart as it cooks. (I love using my Pampered Chef meat chopper for this)
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  3. Add the tomato paste, water, and all seasonings. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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  4. Spread the tortilla chips over the large sheet pan. You can line the pan with parchment paper or foil to help with clean up.
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  5. Spoon the ground venison over the top and sprinkle cheese on top of that.
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  6. Bake for 5-7 minutes. Keep an eye on them because you only want the cheese to melt. You don't want it to burn or get real crunchy. Just melty.
Corn & Black Bean Salsa Topping
  1. Mix the beans, corn, onion, jalapenos, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, squeezed lime juice, and olive oil. Stir until blended.
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  2. Spoon the salsa over the melted cheese, add on whatever other toppings you want, and enjoy!
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