Loaded Ground Beef Nachos

Ingredients:

• pastured ground beef
• tortilla chips
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp, sea salt and black pepper
• ½ tsp ground paprika
• ¼ tsp, garlic and onion powder
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• 1-2 shallots, diced
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 2 to 3 green onions, sliced

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• On the stovetop, brown ground beef and diced onions over medium-high, about 8 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix taco seasoning spices and add to the beef. Stir in 3/4 cup water, bring it to a simmer, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• While the beef is cooking, add a generous layer of chips to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Add half of the shredded cheese, then spoon on the ground beef.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, and sprinkle on green onions.
• Serve immediately.