Description
Crispy tortilla chips topped with savory seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, these Beef Nachos are a flavorful, shareable dish perfect for parties, game days, or casual meals.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
¼ cup water
2 (16 oz) bags tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, beans, sliced green onions, salsa, sour cream, guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
- Spread tortilla chips on baking sheets. Top with seasoned beef and shredded cheeses. Add jalapeños or beans if desired.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with fresh diced tomatoes and green onions.
- Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on the side.
Notes
- Use homemade taco seasoning for more control over flavor.
- Swap beef for shredded chicken, turkey, or a vegetarian option.
- Keep toppings like salsa and sour cream on the side to prevent sogginess.
- Cheeses like pepper jack or queso fresco add variety.
- Make ahead by prepping beef, then assembling and baking fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
