Description
Succulent ground beef nachos deliver a flavor-packed Mexican-inspired feast that satisfies hungry crowds. Crisp tortilla chips layered with seasoned meat, melted cheese, and zesty toppings create a perfect shareable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 jalapenos, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 tbsps taco seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for optimal nacho assembly.
- In a large skillet, sauté ground beef and diced onions over medium-high heat, breaking meat into small crumbles until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning into the beef mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices and flavor.
- Arrange a single layer of tortilla chips across a large baking sheet, creating an even, slightly overlapping base.
- Generously distribute the seasoned beef mixture uniformly over the tortilla chips, ensuring each chip receives a portion of meat.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese across the beef-covered chips, creating a complete coverage that will melt and bind the nachos.
- Transfer the loaded baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, allowing cheese to completely melt and chips to become slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with sliced jalapeños, diced fresh tomatoes, dollops of sour cream, and fresh guacamole.
- Serve immediately with salsa on the side for an additional flavor boost and dipping option.
Notes
- Choose sturdy, thick tortilla chips to prevent sogginess and maintain crunch during baking.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease and keep nachos from becoming overly oily.
- For a healthier version, substitute ground beef with shredded chicken or black beans to create a lighter protein option.
- Customize toppings based on dietary preferences by offering vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free alternatives like plant-based cheese or vegan sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg