Description
Ultimate Loaded Beef Nachos are a fast, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, crispy tortilla chips, and fresh toppings, perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
- Cook ground beef over medium heat until fully browned.
- Add taco seasoning and water, stir, and simmer until thickened.
- Arrange half of the tortilla chips on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle half of the cheeses over the chips and top with half of the beef.
- Add remaining chips, beef, and finish with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Use sturdy tortilla chips to prevent sogginess and add fresh toppings after baking for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 759mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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