Description
Loaded Beef Nachos are the ultimate party food—crispy tortilla chips topped with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and your favorite fixings. Perfect for game day, casual dinners, or any time you want a fun, customizable meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 large bag (12–16 oz) tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup refried beans (optional)
- ½ cup nacho cheese sauce (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup guacamole
- ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 1 small can sliced black olives (optional)
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños
- 1 small diced tomato
- 2–3 chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning and ⅓ cup water to the beef. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a generous layer of tortilla chips on a large baking sheet.
- Evenly spoon the seasoned beef over the chips. Add dollops of refried beans and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over everything. Drizzle with nacho cheese sauce if using.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately top with sour cream, guacamole, salsa or pico de gallo, black olives, jalapeños, diced tomato, green onions, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses for extra flavor—Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or Mexican blend are great.
- Make vegetarian by using black beans, grilled veggies, or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Prepare toppings and beef ahead, but assemble just before baking to keep chips from getting soggy.
- Store leftovers uncovered and reheat in the oven at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Avoid microwaving leftovers—it makes the chips soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/5 of recipe)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
