Description
Homemade ground beef nachos deliver a zesty Mexican-inspired feast packed with bold flavors and crispy textures. Layered tortilla chips, seasoned meat, melted cheese, and fresh toppings create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Vegetables, Toppings, and Garnishes:
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
Base:
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Serving Sides:
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400F (200C) for optimal nacho preparation.
- Sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until meat is completely browned, then carefully drain excess grease.
- Incorporate taco seasoning and water into the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly until flavors meld and sauce thickens.
- Arrange tortilla chips in a single, uniform layer across a large baking sheet, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute seasoned ground beef evenly across the chips, creating a consistent meat layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef, covering the entire surface of the nachos.
- Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly texture.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and black olives.
- Accompany the nachos with additional sides of sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for enhanced flavor and dipping.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or using mild/hot taco seasoning for different spice preferences.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier or vegetarian alternatives that maintain similar flavor profiles.
- Layer chips strategically to ensure every bite has beef and cheese, preventing dry or uneven coverage during baking.
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged for superior melting and richer taste compared to processed varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 630 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg