Ground Beef Nachos
Cheesy and delicious Loaded Ground Beef Nachos are simple to make with seasoned beef nacho cheese sauce, and all of your favorite toppings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
- 15 ounce (440 grams) can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chunky salsa
- 2 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 16 ounces (450 grams) tortilla chips
- 15 ounces (440 grams) nacho cheese sauce or 1 recipe of homemade cheese sauce
Toppings (suggested):
- Pickled jalapeno peppers
- Pico de gallo
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Green onions sliced
- Fresh cilantro sliced
Instructions
- In a 12 inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook while breaking it apart with a spatula or wooden spoon until no longer pink. Drain fat and return to the stovetop.
- Add pinto beans, salsa, taco seasoning, and water. Give everything a stir, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated. You want the meat to look saucy, so add more liquid if needed. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- To a half sheet size sheet pan, add half of the tortilla chips in one layer, then top with half of the meat, followed by the remaining tortilla chips, and the rest of the meat.
- Warm the cheese sauce over low heat on the stovetop, or according to the package directions. Pour the cheese sauce all over the nachos, and add your toppings (jalapenos, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and fresh herbs). Serve immediately.
Notes
- The toppings you add to your nachos are up to you! Use my suggestions, or add any of your favorites.
- Replace the pinto beans in this recipe with any other type of canned beans. You can also use refried beans to create a creamier meat mixture.
- If you're using store-bought taco seasoning, you might need to add more liquid to the pan. Many brands include starch in the mixture, which is great for thickening the sauce but can sometimes make it too thick.
- Homemade cheese sauce is easy to make, so if you have a few minutes to whip up a fresh batch, I highly recommend it.
- Use any type of ground meat or protein in this recipe!
- Buy sturdy tortilla chips that will hold up to the cheese sauce and toppings. I got these chips from Costco.
- For easy cleanup, line the tray with foil before assembling the nachos.
- Make Ahead: Cook the beef and bean mixture one to 2 days ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave when you're ready to assemble and serve the nachos.
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg
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