Beef Nachos Recipe

Crispy tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings – perfect for game day or a fast family dinner in under 30 minutes!

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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack

Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 35

Servings: Servings

Calories: 590kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Large Sheet Pan Lined with parchment for easy cleanup
1 Large skillet To brown ground beef evenly
1 Wooden spoon For stirring without scratching pan

Ingredients

For Seasoned Ground Beef

1 lb Ground beef 80/20 blend preferred
1 Taco seasoning One packet or homemade
⅔ cup Water
1 tablespoon Olive oil
0.5 Onion Diced
2 Garlic cloves Minced

For Nacho Base

1 bag Tortilla chips 10–12 oz, thick-cut preferred
2 cups Mexican cheese blend Shredded
1 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
1 can Refried beans 15 oz
0.5 cup Pickled jalapeños Sliced

Fresh Toppings

1 cup Sour cream Or substitute Greek yogurt
1 Tomato Diced
0.5 cup Green onions Chopped
0.5 cup Black olives Sliced
1 cup Guacamole Store-bought or homemade
Cilantro Chopped, to garnish
Lime wedges For serving

Instructions

Sauté onion and garlic in oil, add ground beef, season, and cook until browned.
Spread chips on a sheet pan, add beans, cheese, beef, and jalapeños.
Bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Add sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions, olives, and cilantro.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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