Description
Spicy beef nachos dance with zesty flavors, bringing Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your plate. Crisp tortilla chips loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings create a perfect crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb shredded beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 diced tomato
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, preparing a large baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal nacho assembly.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef and shredded beef over medium-high heat, breaking meat into small crumbles and incorporating taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Drain excess fat from the cooked meat mixture, ensuring a crisp and well-seasoned protein base.
- Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet, creating a solid foundation for the nachos.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned meat across the tortilla chips, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Sprinkle both cheddar and monterey jack cheeses generously over the meat-covered chips, creating a rich and melty layer.
- Add diced onions, tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños across the cheese surface for vibrant flavor and texture.
- Place the loaded baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and edges of chips turn golden.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced black olives.
- Serve hot with accompanying sides of sour cream, salsa, and guacamole, and provide lime wedges for a zesty finish.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality, sturdy tortilla chips that won’t get soggy under the meat and cheese, preventing a mushy nacho experience.
- Consider using lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of this classic comfort dish.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or using mild/hot taco seasoning to suit different spice preferences.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by selecting certified gluten-free tortilla chips and checking taco seasoning ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 546
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 724 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg