Description
Loaded Mexican-style nachos deliver pure comfort through layers of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty toppings. Crispy tortilla chips become irresistible carriers of bold flavors you cannot resist savoring with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Chips and Cheese:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) tortilla chips (2 bags, each weighing 16 ounces/454 grams)
- 16 ounces (454 grams) shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 1 can refried beans
Garnishes and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 0.5 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a skillet over medium-high heat to cook ground beef and finely chopped onions until thoroughly browned, approximately 8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture and stir in taco seasoning with of water, allowing the mixture to simmer and reduce for 5 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and create an even, overlapping layer of tortilla chips across the entire surface.
- Carefully spread refried beans over the chips using a spatula, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Distribute the seasoned beef evenly across the bean-covered chips, creating a uniform layer of meat.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef, covering most of the nachos’ surface.
- Transfer the baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning and ensure the cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately top with freshly diced Roma tomatoes and thinly sliced green onions.
- Serve hot directly from the baking sheets or transfer to a large serving platter for communal enjoyment.
Notes
- Strategically layer ingredients to create a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.
- Prep work is key to achieving a stress-free nacho-making experience that looks professionally assembled.
- Customize toppings based on personal preferences or dietary restrictions for a personalized nacho feast.
- Serve immediately after baking to ensure maximum cheese meltiness and crisp chip texture.
- Clean-up becomes a breeze by using parchment paper, making this crowd-pleasing dish even more appealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg