Description
Irresistible Mexican Nachos with Ground Beef deliver a flavor explosion of zesty spices and melted cheese. Crisp tortilla chips layered with seasoned meat create a mouthwatering appetizer you’ll crave at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
Cheese and Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Guacamole (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
Base and Seasoning:
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium flame and brown the ground beef thoroughly for 5-7 minutes, ensuring no pink remains. Eliminate excess grease completely.
- Infuse the meat with robust taco seasoning and a splash of water, allowing the mixture to simmer and concentrate flavors for 3-4 minutes until liquid nearly vanishes.
- Crank the oven to a scorching 400F, preparing for nacho transformation.
- Strategically layer sturdy tortilla chips across a spacious baking sheet, creating a crisp foundation.
- Generously cascade half the shredded cheese over the chip landscape, creating a molten base.
- Distribute the seasoned beef and black beans evenly, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Crown the layer with remaining cheese, promising maximum meltiness.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden blanket.
- Extract from oven and embellish with vibrant garnishes: diced tomatoes, sharp red onion, fiery jalapeños, briny black olives, and fresh cilantro.
- Present immediately alongside cool, creamy sour cream, rich guacamole, and zesty salsa for a complete flavor experience.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier nacho experience.
- Layer chips strategically, ensuring each chip gets some delicious toppings for maximum flavor distribution.
- Customize protein options by substituting ground beef with shredded chicken, pulled pork, or plant-based meat alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Prep ingredients beforehand and keep them separated to allow guests to build their own nachos, making it a fun interactive meal for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg