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Close up view of a tray of beef nachos topped with cheese, diced tomatoes, avocados, onions, and dollops of sour cream.
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5 from 3 votes

Beef Nachos Recipe

Ground beef nachos made with seasoned ground beef and melty cheese layered over crunchy tortilla chips. Load up this easy appetizer with your favorite nacho toppings!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
Servings: 4
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (92/8)
  • ½ cup finely diced onion (1 small onion)
  • ½ cup finely diced green pepper (about ½ of a bell pepper)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1.25 ounce package)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 8 to 10 ounces tortilla chips (one standard size bag)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, more if desired
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, more if desired
  • Fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, diced tomatoes, pickled jalapeños for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a 11 x 17-inch sheet pan with foil or parchment paper, if desired, for easy clean up. Spray pan, foil, or parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and green pepper to the skillet. Cook, breaking up meat and stirring frequently, until meat is cooked through and onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
    1 pound lean ground beef, ½ cup finely diced onion, ½ cup finely diced green pepper
  • Stir in taco seasoning (see note) and ¼ cup water. Cook until most of the water has evaporated and meat is coated with seasoning.
    2 tablespoons taco seasoning, ¼ cup water
  • Spread the tortilla chips in an even layer on prepared baking sheet. Top with half of cheese (either kind, or a mix of both), then the cooked beef mixture and then the remaining cheese.
    8 to 10 ounces tortilla chips, 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, more if desired, 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, more if desired
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve immediately with desired toppings.

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Notes

  • Taco seasoning: If you use taco seasoning without a thickener, add 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour at the same time you add the taco seasoning.
  • Possible add-ins: For a spicier dish, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the beef mixture, or use pepper jack cheese instead of Monterey jack. For heartier nachos, stir a can (15 oz.) of rinsed and drained beans (black or pinto) into the beef mixture when it’s done cooking.
  • Storage and reheating: Nachos are best served hot right from the oven. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The chips will become soggier the longer they sit. To reheat, spread leftover nachos onto a baking sheet and warm them in the oven at 350ºF.

Nutrition

Calories: 768kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 693mg | Iron: 4mg

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