Description
These Easy Cheesy Beef Nachos are a crowd-pleasing favorite, perfect for game day or any casual gathering. Loaded with flavorful beef, beans, corn, and gooey cheese, these nachos are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (10 oz) bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Assemble: Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Layer beef, black beans, corn, and cheeses over the chips. Add olives and jalapeños if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Top with green onions and cilantro. Serve with favorite dips.
Notes
- Customize with additional toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, or hot sauce.
- Individual portions can be made using small sheet pans or oven-safe plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
