Description
Irresistible Homemade Nachos with Ground Beef bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your table, delivering a flavor-packed experience that satisfies intense cravings. Crispy tortilla chips layered with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and zesty toppings create a mouthwatering dish you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (80-85% lean)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Base and Cheese:
- 1 large bag of tortilla chips (about 10–12 ounces)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
Serving Accompaniments:
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a scorching 400°F, preparing for nacho perfection.
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, rendering it golden and crisp. Eliminate excess grease thoroughly.
- Infuse the meat with zesty taco seasoning and a splash of water, allowing it to simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes until richly coated.
- Construct a foundational layer of tortilla chips across a spacious baking sheet, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Distribute the seasoned beef uniformly, creating a robust meaty landscape atop the crisp chips.
- Cascade shredded cheese generously, allowing it to cascade and melt into every crevice.
- Embellish with vibrant diced tomatoes, briny black olives, fiery jalapeños, and optional piquant onions.
- Slide the loaded platter into the preheated oven, transforming the nachos for 8-10 minutes until cheese bubbles and turns molten.
- Extract from the oven and crown with cooling sour cream, creamy guacamole, and freshly chopped cilantro. Serve immediately for maximum gustatory pleasure.
Notes
- Customize the seasoning by using homemade taco blend for a fresher, more vibrant flavor profile.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent soggy nachos and ensure crispy, crunchy texture.
- Layer chips strategically, creating multiple cheese and meat zones for consistent taste in every bite.
- Choose sturdy, thick tortilla chips that can withstand toppings without breaking or becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 463 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg