Description
These Ultimate Beef Nachos are a flavorful, cheesy masterpiece loaded with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfect for game nights, parties, or a fun family dinner, these nachos are bound to become a go-to crowd-pleaser. With a crispy tortilla chip base, savory beef mixture, and a burst of fresh flavors from toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro, every bite is packed with deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Season the Beef: Add the taco seasoning and water to the beef, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken.
- Prepare the Nacho Base: Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Layer the Nachos: Evenly distribute the seasoned beef mixture over the tortilla chips. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the nachos for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Toppings: Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, onions, black olives, and pickled jalapeños.
- Finish with Sour Cream & Guacamole: Spoon sour cream and guacamole over the top of the nachos. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor.
- Serve: Serve your Ultimate Beef Nachos immediately and enjoy this cheesy, flavorful treat with friends and family!
Notes
- Feel free to customize your toppings! Add sliced avocados, shredded lettuce, or even a sprinkle of lime juice for a fresh twist.
- For a spicier version, add extra jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Make it vegetarian by swapping out the ground beef for black beans or a veggie-based taco filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Party Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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