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Beef Nachos

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
Delicious crispy nachos topped with seasoned ground beef and melted cheeses, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 2 onion onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 2 16 ounce bags tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Optional toppings

  • to taste sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, beans, sliced green onions, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc.

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook onion until softened (~3 min), add garlic and cook 1 min.
  • Add ground beef, cook until no longer pink (~5 min), drain excess fat, stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer 3 min.
  • Spread chips on baking sheets, top with beef, sprinkle with cheese, add optional toppings if desired.
  • Bake 10-15 min until cheese melts, then add fresh toppings and serve with sides.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime before serving.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Nachos