Cheesy Nachos with Beef (Printable)

Crispy chips topped with melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings for easy sharing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips (plain or lightly salted)

→ Cheese

02 - 7 oz shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 3.5 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

→ Beans

04 - 5 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained

→ Toppings

05 - 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, diced
07 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
10 - 4 tablespoons sour cream
11 - 4 tablespoons salsa

→ Seasoned Ground Beef

12 - 7 oz ground beef
13 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes). Set aside.
02 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
03 - Arrange tortilla chips in an even layer on a large ovenproof platter or baking sheet.
04 - Sprinkle evenly with black beans, followed by the shredded cheeses. Add cooked ground beef.
05 - Scatter sliced jalapeños and half of the chopped onions over the top.
06 - Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and top with cherry tomatoes, avocado, remaining onion, and chopped coriander.
08 - Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes including the oven time
  • The combination of two cheeses creates that perfect pull apart texture everyone fights over
02 -
  • Never pile all your ingredients into one giant mound or you will end with soggy chips underneath
  • Distribute each topping in thin even layers across the entire surface
03 -
  • Work quickly once the nachos come out of the oven so the cheese stays at that perfect melted stage
  • Set up all your fresh toppings before baking so you can add them immediately
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