Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil (optional, if ground beef is lean)
1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup water
1 large bag (13 oz) sturdy tortilla chips
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (fresh or pickled)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
Guacamole, for serving
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat. Add taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, and a splash of water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Arrange half of the tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with half of the cooked ground beef mixture and half of the shredded cheese blend.
Step 4: Repeat with the remaining chips, beef, and cheese, creating a second layer.
Step 5: Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are slightly golden at the edges.
Step 6: While the nachos are baking, prepare your fresh toppings: chop tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and slice jalapeños.
Step 7: Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Top generously with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, sliced jalapeños (if using), a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa.
Step 8: Serve immediately with guacamole on the side.
Notes
For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef. You can also prepare the meat mixture and chop most of the veggies ahead of time to make assembly even quicker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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