Description
Sizzling Ripper Beef Nachos bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your plate, delivering layers of savory goodness. Crisp tortilla chips loaded with spicy ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty toppings promise a crowd-pleasing feast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) beef mince
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
Base:
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) corn chips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Chopped tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Coriander
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 180°C/350°F for optimal nachos baking.
- In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat and gently sauté chopped onion and garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce beef mince to the skillet, methodically breaking down the meat with a wooden spoon and cooking until it develops a rich, golden-brown color, around 5-7 minutes.
- Enhance the meat mixture by incorporating taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes, and a splash of water, allowing the ingredients to meld and simmer until the sauce reaches a thick, robust consistency.
- Create a foundation of corn chips across a spacious baking tray, ensuring even coverage.
- Generously distribute the seasoned beef mixture over the chips, followed by an abundant layer of shredded cheese.
- Transfer the tray to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for the cheese to transform into a molten, bubbling blanket.
- Extract the nachos from the oven and elevate the dish with vibrant fresh toppings: dollops of sour cream, creamy guacamole, diced tomatoes, zesty jalapeños, and a sprinkle of fresh coriander.
Notes
- Choose high-quality lean beef mince for a healthier version that keeps the dish flavorful and less greasy.
- Drain excess fat from beef after browning to reduce overall calorie content and prevent soggy nachos.
- Use gluten-free corn chips and check taco seasoning ingredients for those with gluten sensitivities to make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Swap beef for plant-based ground meat alternative or black beans to create a vegetarian or vegan-friendly nacho variation that’s equally delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg