Description
Crispy, loaded Sheet Pan Nachos bring Mexican-inspired fiesta flavors straight to your table with effortless charm. Melted cheese, zesty toppings, and irresistible crunch make you the ultimate game day hero.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C), preparing for nacho perfection.
- In a hot skillet, brown the ground beef with aromatic spices, ensuring a flavorful base and eliminating excess fat.
- Enhance the meat mixture by incorporating black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, creating a robust and vibrant filling.
- Arrange a crisp layer of tortilla chips across a large sheet pan, creating a sturdy foundation for the upcoming deliciousness.
- Generously distribute the spiced beef mixture over the chips, ensuring even coverage and maximum flavor potential.
- Sprinkle a generous blanket of shredded cheddar cheese, promising a molten and creamy topping.
- Transfer the sheet pan to the preheated oven, allowing 15-20 minutes of transformative heat to melt the cheese into a bubbling masterpiece.
- Once golden and irresistible, carefully remove the nachos and crown them with fresh red onion, bright cilantro, cool sour cream, and optional fiery jalapeño slices.
- Serve immediately while the chips remain crisp and the cheese stays delightfully gooey.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and make the nachos healthier.
- Consider using turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter protein option that works great for different dietary needs.
- Toast the tortilla chips briefly before adding toppings to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy nachos.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or using mild green chilies for sensitive palates while maintaining authentic flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg