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Ground Turkey Nachos in the Pressure Cooker

Quick and flavorful nachos made with seasoned ground turkey, melty cheese, and colorful veggies all layered and baked to perfection after a pressure cooking prep step.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 998 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste adds rich base flavor
  • 10 oz tortilla chips sturdy chips
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp or mild
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.25 cup jalapenos sliced
  • 1 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup sweet bell pepper diced

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F for final nacho baking.
  • Cook ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Stir in taco seasoning and tomato paste. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until well combined and fragrant.
  • Spread half of the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet as the first layer.
  • Top with half each of the cooked turkey mixture, cheese, corn, black beans, jalapenos, red onion, and bell pepper.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining chips and toppings, ending with cheese on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10–15 minutes until cheese is fully melted and slightly golden.
  • Remove from oven and serve hot with your favorite garnishes.

Notes

Make ahead: Cook turkey mixture up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in oven or pressure cooker to preserve texture. Store chips and toppings separately to keep them crisp.