Description
Ultimate Nachos Recipe featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, melted cheese, and fresh toppings baked to perfection for a delicious and satisfying snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water (for beef)
Beans
- 1 (16-ounce/454g) can refried beans
- ¼ cup water (for beans)
Main Components
- 1 (13-ounce/368g) bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
Toppings
- ¼ cup pickled jalapenos
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, diced
- â…“ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbled. Drain off any excess fat for a leaner dish.
- Season the beef: Add the 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and ¼ cup water to the cooked beef. Stir well and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the beef is evenly seasoned and flavorful.
- Heat refried beans: In a small saucepan, combine the refried beans and ¼ cup water. Stir occasionally over medium heat until smooth and warmed through.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the nachos.
- Assemble nachos: On a large baking sheet, evenly spread the tortilla chips. Layer the seasoned ground beef, warmed refried beans, and shredded cheese over the chips.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese has melted fully and is bubbly.
- Add pickled jalapenos: Remove the nachos from the oven and scatter the pickled jalapenos over the melted cheese.
- Top with fresh ingredients: Garnish with diced roma tomatoes, red onion, avocado, spoonfuls of sour cream, and chopped cilantro for vibrant flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve the nachos immediately while warm and enjoy the combination of spicy, cheesy, and fresh flavors.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with seasoned cooked lentils or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Feel free to add other toppings like olives, green onions, or shredded lettuce based on preference.
- To add extra heat, include fresh chopped jalapenos or hot sauce.
- Serve with salsa or guacamole on the side for more flavor options.
