Description
This homemade nachos with ground beef recipe offers a perfect balance of crunchy tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings like tomatoes, jalapeños, and guacamole. It's a quick and easy dish that works great for game day, parties, or a casual dinner. Customize the nachos with your favorite ingredients for a delicious, crowd-pleasing snack or meal.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Tortilla chips
- Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Black beans (optional)
- Tomatoes (diced)
- Jalapeños (sliced)
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Green onions (sliced)
- Salsa
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and a little water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- On a baking sheet, spread tortilla chips evenly.
- Sprinkle the seasoned beef and black beans (if using) over the chips.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the oven and add fresh toppings like tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and green onions.
- Serve immediately with salsa and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can swap out ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add extra toppings like olives, corn, or queso for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg