Sweet & Clean Nachos!

Alright all, last week was crazy! Getting back from vacation, then going straight into a week of hard deadlines, but the week ended by going out with some great people to celebrate St. Patty's, and I am on a more even keel going into this week (minus possibly POSSIBLY being sick .... I refuse to  accept this possibility)

That being said I have been a little MIA from my blog here...so I present you with *drum roll* 

Sweet Potato Nachos 
Inspired by Paleo Grubs

1 medium tomatoes, diced and seeded

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

1-2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp green onions, chopped

For the sweet potato chips

3 large sweet potatoes

3 tbsp melted coconut oil

1 tsp salt

For the meat

1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 green chili, diced

1 lb. ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 tbsp tomato paste

12 oz. canned diced tomatoes

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice thinly, using either a mandolin or sharp knife.

2. In a large bowl, toss them with coconut oil and salt. Place the chips in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping half way through.

* For the last ten minutes, watch the chips closely and pull off any chips that start to brown, until all of the chips are cooked.

3. While the potato chips are baking, melt the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and chili to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and remaining spices and stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and then turn the heat down to medium-low. Cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring regularly.

4.Stir the chopped tomatoes, lime juice, and cilantro into the beef mixture. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.

5. To assemble the nachos, form a large circle with the sweet potato chips on a platter. Add the beef mixture into the middle of the circle, and then top with green onions.

These were so delicious! I topped mine with hot sauce because I love spicy food, but you can make this a mild or hot as you want by adjusting some spices. I made a similar dish last week and just threw some chili powder and red chili flakes into the mix for that extra heat! 

Let me know what variations you all make!! 

Until next time...