Chilli Cheesy Nachos
Our Chilli Cheesy Nachos are a super comforting, slimming friendly classic – great whether you're calorie counting or following any diet plans like Weight Watchers.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories522
- Carbs64g
- Protein38g
- Fat8.1g
- Saturates3.7g
- Sugars22g
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For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff to know in the blurb!
This recipe really has everything you need – gooey cheese, crispy “nacho” potato wedges, and spicy chilli minced beef.
It also has the added benefit of looking beautiful on the dining table! Dig in to a delicious dinner full of different flavours and textures: it’s such a treat for any night of the week. Feel free to vary the spice if you prefer more heat, and you can even play around with different seasoning for the wedges; it’s super versatile.
We’ve included a couple of different cooking methods too, so can choose if you leave the chilli bubbling on the stove top or pop it all in the pressure cooker for less washing up!
What diets are these Chilli Cheesy Nachos suitable for?
This recipe is suitable if you’re gluten free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten free versions;
- Stock cubes
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Chilli Cheesy Nachos?
You’ll need some light spreadable cheese to make the cheesy topping for these Chilli Cheesy Nachos. There are loads of different brands available and you can get them from most supermarkets. Just make sure you check the nutritional values of whichever you choose to use as they do vary depending on the brand.
Make sure you use a spreadable cheese rather than a soft cream cheese!
You can adjust the amount of chilli kick in this recipe, depending on your taste. You can also try all sorts of different spice mixes on your wedges – take a look at our Cheap & Easy Spice Blends for some ideas!
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How many calories are in this Chilli Cheesy Nachos?
There are 522 calories in each portion of our slimming friendly Chilli Cheesy Nachos. This means it falls into our Weekly Indulgence recipe category.
This dish is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
To make the wedges
Step 1
Cut the potatoes into wedges and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove, shake and return to the microwave for another 2 or 3 minutes.
Step 2
Tip onto a baking tray sprayed with low calorie cooking spray.
Step 3
Spray wedges with low calorie cooking spray and sprinkle over the seasoning of your choice.
Step 4
Cook in oven at 200 degrees C for approx. 25 mins, shaking several times during cooking.
To make the chilli
Step 1
Set the Instant Pot to sauté.
Step 2
Spray with a little low calorie cooking spray and cook the onions until translucent.
Step 3
Add mince and chilli powder, then saute until browned, then add garlic, chilli and stock, stir, then add tinned tomatoes and red kidney beans.
Step 4
Finally, tip in the diced veg.
Step 5
Switch to manual pressure cook mode and set for 15 mins.
Step 6
Allow 5 minutes Natural Pressure Release (NPR) then Quick Release (QR) until pressure released.
Step 7
Remove lid. Switch to sauté mode again. Thicken with ½ tsp xanthan gum if required (stir the xanthan Gum in well to avoid any lumps).
Step 8
Pour chilli into an ovenproof dish, arrange the wedges around the dish. Spread the light spreadable cheese over the top, and if you’d like, you can a sprinkle of cheddar too.
Step 9
Return the dish to the oven for 5 mins until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Step 10
Serve with a green salad or fresh spinach leaves.
For the chilli - Stove top method
Step 1
Spray a large frying pan with low calorie cooking spray, then sauté the onions, carrots, swede and celery until they start to soften.
Step 2
Add the mince, garlic, chilli and chilli powder and fry until the mince is browned.
Step 3
Stir in the kidney beans, chopped tomatoes and stock. Cover then bring to the boil.
Step 4
Turn down the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Step 5
Thicken with ½ tsp xanthan gum if required (stir the xanthan Gum in well to avoid any lumps) or remove the lid and simmer for a few more minutes until it thickens if necessary.
Step 6
Pour chilli into an ovenproof dish, arrange the wedges around the dish. Spread the light spreadable cheese over the top, and if you’d like, you can a sprinkle of cheddar too.
Step 7
Return the dish to the oven for 5 – 10 mins until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Step 8
Serve with a green salad or fresh spinach leaves.
What should you should serve with Chilli Cheesy Nachos?
This recipe doesn’t really need anything extra, but if you fancied something extra, or want to make the recipe stretch further, why not try one of these suggestions?
Whatever accompaniment you choose, don’t forget to account for the extra calories and/or other nutritional values.
Can you cook these Chilli Cheesy Nachos another way?
Yes! There are a couple of ways you can cook the chilli for this recipe, though you will need to bake the dish in the oven at the end. You could also cook the wedges in an air fryer.
Pressure Cooker: 20 minutes or so – see further instructions in the recipe card below.
Stove: 30 minutes or so – see further instructions in the recipe card below.
How do you know when these Chilli Cheesy Nachos are cooked?
You should cook this recipe until the mince is tender with a rich sauce, the wedges are crisp and soft in the middle, and the cheese is melted and gooey on top!
This should take approx 40 minutes in total.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Chilli Cheesy Nachos in the fridge?
Once you’ve dished it up, ideally you should eat it straight away.
If you allow any left overs to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of this recipe in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze these Chilli Cheesy Nachos?
You can freeze the wedges and chilli separately from the recipe, but you’ll need to make the dish up and cook with the cheesy sauce once you’ve defrosted the wedges and chilli. If freezing, please remember to do the following:
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat these Chilli Cheesy Nachos?
From chilled: You’re best to reheat this dish in an oven preheated to 170ºC. Place the nachos in an oven proof dish and heat until piping hot. This should take around 20 minutes.
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Chilli Cheesy Nachos
Our Chilli Cheesy Nachos are a super comforting, slimming friendly classic – great whether you’re calorie counting or following any diet plans like Weight Watchers.
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
40 MINS
- KCals 522
- Carbs 64G
Instructions
For the wedges
- Cut the potatoes into wedges and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove, shake and return to the microwave for another 2 or 3 minutes
- Tip onto a baking tray sprayed with low calorie cooking spray
- Spray wedges with low calorie cooking spray and sprinkle over seasoning of your choice
- Cook in oven at 200 degrees C for approx. 25 mins, shaking several times during cooking
For the Chilli
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté
- Spray with a little low calorie cooking spray and cook the onions until translucent
- Add mince and chilli powder, then saute until browned, then add garlic, chilli and stock, stir, then add tinned tomatoes and red kidney beans
- Finally, tip in the diced veg
- Switch to manual pressure cook mode and set for 15 mins
- Allow 5 minutes Natural Pressure Release (NPR) then Quick Release (QR) until pressure released
- Remove lid. Switch to saute mode again. Thicken with ½ tsp xanthan gum if required (stir the xanthan gum in well to avoid any lumps)
- Pour chilli into an ovenproof dish, arrange the wedges around the dish. Spread the light spreadable cheese over the top, and if you’d like, you can a sprinkle of cheddar too.
- Return the dish to the oven for 5 mins until the cheese is melted and golden brown
- Serve with a green salad or fresh spinach leaves
For the Chilli - stove top method
- Spray a large frying pan with low calorie cooking spray, then sauté the onions, carrots, swede and celery until they start to soften
- Add the mince, garlic, chilli and chilli powder and fry until the mince is browned
- Stir in the kidney beans, chopped tomatoes and stock. Cover then bring to the boil
- Turn down the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes
- Thicken with ½ tsp xanthan gum if required (stir the Xanthan Gum in well to avoid any lumps) or remove the lid and simmer for a few more minutes until it thickens if necessary
- Pour chilli into an ovenproof dish, arrange the wedges around the dish. Spread the light spreadable cheese over the top, and if you’d like, you can a sprinkle of cheddar too.
- Return the dish to the oven for 5 - 10 mins until the cheese is melted and golden brown
- Serve with a green salad or fresh spinach leaves
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Sarah ShawThursday 20th May 2021
Could this be made in a slow cooker? How long would I need to cook it for please?
HollyMonday 24th May 2021
Hey Sarah, we have a really handy article HERE for slow cooker recipe converting which you may find helpful!
HayleyThursday 21st January 2021
Hello,
Is this a weekly indulgence meal or special occasion? Can’t see where it says on the webpage but it usually says in the books
HollyThursday 21st January 2021
Hey Hayley, the Chilli Cheesy Nachos recipe falls into our Weekly Indulgence recipe category. You can find more recipes that fit into the Weekly Indulgence category HERE
AlliThursday 19th March 2020
Hi,
I’m not sure if you’ve missed a step but it doesn’t tell you to cook the potatoes anywhere?
Steve CowderoyWednesday 6th May 2020
Hi Alli, thanks for getting in touch with us. Steps 1-3 on the website go through the cooking of the potato wedges. Hope this helps please let us know how you get on and what you think of the recipe.
LisaMonday 16th March 2020
What page is this in the book pls
LisaThursday 7th May 2020
Hi Lisa. This recipe is only available on the website. Hope this helps.
JoThursday 16th January 2020
Hi there, looks lovely, it doesn’t say how many portions/servings your recipe makes? I might have missed it though.
LisaThursday 7th May 2020
Hi Jo, if you scroll down the web page, at the end there is a recipe card that shows how many the recipe serves. This one serves 3. Hope this helps.
Michelle MossSunday 5th January 2020
My husband is allergic to kidney beans, what calorie difference would it b e if I used a tin of baked beans instead please?
Holly LevellSaturday 20th June 2020
Hi Michelle, you can definitely substitute the kidney beans for baked beans. We have this handy article on how we work out the calories for our recipes so this should help!
https://pinchofnom.com/how-to-work-out-calories-and-points-in-a-recipe/
VictoriaTuesday 23rd October 2018
Hi I don’t like kidney beans. Would it make a difference if I omit them?
BevWednesday 29th April 2020
Replace with baked beans
LisaThursday 7th May 2020
Great idea, Bev. Thank you for the suggestion.
Sharlene SpenceWednesday 12th September 2018
Hi, could I used diced beef for this recipe instead of mince?
MarissaTuesday 10th July 2018
This is my favourite recipe so far.
AllisonSunday 4th March 2018
Wow……. other half wanted nachos and salsa and guacamole and cheese. I wanted to be on plan. Remembered this recipe and a freezer raid produced a spag bol that I added kidney beans and chilli powder to. It was so delicious and felt really naughty. We both loved it. Thumbs up here! I’m thinking of potential of primula to make a creamy pasta sauce now!
LaurieWednesday 7th February 2018
Hey! Would this be freezable? X
Riki KittelWednesday 29th November 2017
Could I use lamb mince instead of beef ?
LesleySaturday 4th November 2017
Made this tonight for the first time using quorn mince as I am veggie… tasted amazing, carnivore hubby loved it, didn’t even need the cheese to make this dish taste great! Definitely our fave SW meal so far!
EmmaTuesday 26th September 2017
Hi on the stove cooking it doesn’t mention about adding the carrot and swede. When do you add it please? Thanks
Nicola LonghurstWednesday 20th September 2017
Another fab dish to keep me on plan. Thank you once again #pinchofnom – amazing. Looking forward to trying some more recipes ????
Frances StaffordWednesday 20th September 2017
Simply amazing site, this is surely going to be a favourite at my house. Thank you PON.⭐️⭐️⭐️
AimeeSunday 10th September 2017
In Step 5 it says to put the Instant Pot on Manual, but it doesn’t say whether to use Low or High pressure. Can you confirm which please?
Emma TSunday 10th September 2017
Hi Aimee,
It’s high pressure ????
MagsTuesday 5th September 2017
Has anyone found an alternative to Oxo cubes, would love to try this but Oxo contains wheat and I’m on a gluten free diet due to wheat intolerance, or, could I use knorr beef stock pot in place of the Oxo?
Emma TSunday 10th September 2017
Hi Mags,
A suitable stock pot would work just as well ????
HeatherSaturday 19th August 2017
Hi if hea is 75g for all 3 portions I presume you would still have hea allowance left over as it’s split between 3 ?
NatalieFriday 21st July 2017
Could I query the timings on this recipie? It states 5 minutes prep and 20minutes cooking time. However, in the instructions, the potato wedges are approx 25 minutes cooking after the mincrowave. The chilli is a further 20-30minutes to simmer following first cooking steps then a further 5-10 once the cheese is added?
So in total the receipe is at least 45-50 minutes after prep.
I think the timings need to be stated more accurately in the introduction as it’s more than double the actual cooking time stated
Emma TTuesday 12th September 2017
Hi Natalie,
You would cook some of these components at the same time, rather than one at a time ???? We’ll take a look and adjust if needed. Thanks for getting in touch!
GemmaFriday 16th June 2017
Absolutely love this recipe! Possibly my favourite PoN recipe to date! 10/10 would recommend this, everyone please try it! X
KateSunday 18th June 2017
Hi Gemma
Glad you like it
JennySaturday 10th June 2017
Hi
Is is 1/2 tube of primula per portion or for all 3 portions.
Thank you
GillMonday 5th June 2017
I’m excited to try this but your video says microwave potatoes for 6 minutes and recipe says 3. Just thought I’d let you know in case you want to change it. I’m sure I’ll love this as much as all of your other recipes. Thank you!!
KateSunday 11th June 2017
Hi Gill
Thanks! Fixed!
StaceyMonday 17th April 2017
Can u swap the kidney beans for baked beans as i dont like kidney beans
Nicky JonesSaturday 8th April 2017
This is so cheesy it really feels like you’re having something naughty to eat! The whole family loved it and it makes a change from chilli and rice. Will definitely be making this again, I’m absolutely stuffed! Thanks ladies xx
KateTuesday 11th April 2017
Hi Nicky
Glad you like it
SarahSaturday 4th March 2017
Yummy! I cooked it on the hob for about a hour. Did add some ground cinnamon and cumin. Delicious!
CarolynTuesday 28th February 2017
My all time favourite easy to make and so so tasty
KateFriday 3rd March 2017
Hi Carolyn
And it feels like you’re eating one of those meals that should be soooo bad for you because it’s so gooey and cheesy 😀
SineadMonday 16th January 2017
I can primula anywhere I was going to use low low cheese spread would this work?
Rosie SherrattMonday 5th December 2016
This was a really tasty, comfort food that’s filling and makes you feel like you’ve had a treat.
Megan MurphyWednesday 24th January 2018
I had heard a lot of people rave about this meal and so I thought I would give it a go – what a surprise to find that it was one of the most delicious meals I have tasted. Well done Pinchofnom you have come up trumps yet again.
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