Description
A mountain of crispy tortilla chips topped with savory seasoned beef, melted cheese, fresh veggies, and tangy toppings—perfect for game day, movie night, or anytime you crave an indulgent, craveable snack.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or ~2 tbsp homemade)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste or 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- Large bag of sturdy tortilla chips
- 1 cup black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green or red onion
- 1–2 jalapeños, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream or Mexican crema (for topping)
- Guacamole or sliced avocado (for topping)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste or salsa, and water or broth. Simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Spread half the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or shallow pan.
- Top with half the beef mixture and half the beans, then sprinkle with half the cheese.
- Add a second layer of chips, then top with remaining beef, beans, and cheese.
- Bake for about 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- While baking, prepare fresh toppings: tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, guac, and sour cream.
- Remove nachos from oven and immediately top with fresh veggies, dollops of guacamole, and sour cream. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
- Add pickled jalapeños or chipotle sauce in the beef for extra heat.
- Use pepper jack or queso blanco cheese for a creamier, spicier result.
- Include corn, black olives, or pickled red onions among the toppings.
- Make a vegetarian version by substituting beef with seasoned lentils or crumbled tofu.
- For a BBQ twist, toss beef in barbecue sauce instead of taco seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
