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Best Ultimate Loaded Beef Nachos Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 465
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
  2. Cook ground beef over medium heat until fully browned.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water, stir, and simmer until thickened.
  4. Arrange half of the tortilla chips on the baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle half of the cheeses over the chips and top with half of the beef.
  6. Add remaining chips, beef, and finish with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven and top with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use sturdy tortilla chips to prevent sogginess and add fresh toppings after baking for best texture.