Loaded Beef Nachos
A quick and delicious recipe for loaded beef nachos, perfect for game days, parties, or any time you need a tasty snack. Ready in just 15 minutes with flavorful beef, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- Skillet To cook the ground beef and season it with taco seasoning.
- Baking Sheet To layer the tortilla chips, cheese, and beef for baking
- Oven For broiling the nachos to melt the cheese
- Spatula To break the ground beef into crumbles while cooking
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 for best flavor
- 1 packet taco seasoning or DIY blend: chili powder, cumin, garlic
- 1 bag tortilla chips sturdy, restaurant-style
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend
- Toppings: diced tomatoes jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, black beans
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease and stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Layer tortilla chips on a baking sheet and sprinkle half the cheese and beef on top. Repeat layers with remaining chips, cheese, and beef.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add fresh toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and tomatoes before serving.
Notes
- Avoid Soggy Chips: Layer carefully and bake beef and cheese separately from fresh toppings.
- Customizable: Swap beef for chicken, turkey, or black beans. Add spicy sausage for extra heat.
- Cheese Options: Use cheddar and Monterey Jack for the best melt.
- Spicy Variation: Add diced jalapeños or drizzle with hot sauce for extra heat.
- Make-Ahead: Cook beef mixture in advance and reheat before assembling.
- Reheating: Store beef and chips separately. Reheat in the oven or microwave, then add fresh toppings.