Description
These Ultimate Nachos are loaded with flavor and the perfect balance of spicy, savory, and creamy. With seasoned ground beef, refried beans, melted cheese, and fresh toppings like avocado and sour cream, they’re ideal for game day, parties, or a fun weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Nachos:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 (16-ounce/454g) can refried beans
- ¼ cup water
- 1 (13-ounce/368g) bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- ¼ cup pickled jalapenos
For the Toppings:
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, diced
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water to the beef. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is well-seasoned.
- In a small saucepan, heat the refried beans with the water, stirring occasionally until smooth and warmed through.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a large baking sheet, spread out the tortilla chips. Top with the seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with pickled jalapenos.
- Add fresh toppings of diced tomatoes, red onion, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize your nachos by adding or substituting your favorite toppings like olives, green onions, or guacamole.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with black beans or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican