Description
These Ultimate Nachos are the perfect party appetizer or game day snack. Loaded with seasoned meat, beans, cheese, and all your favorite toppings, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Tortilla Chips:
1 bag (about 10 ounces)
Ground Beef or Turkey:
1 pound
Taco Seasoning:
1 tablespoon
Water:
1/2 cup
Black Beans (drained and rinsed):
1 can (15 ounces)
Shredded Cheddar or Mexican Blend Cheese:
2 cups
Pico de Gallo or Diced Tomatoes:
1 cup
Sliced Black Olives:
1/2 cup
Pickled Jalapeños:
1/4 cup
Avocado (diced):
1
Sour Cream:
1/2 cup
Fresh Cilantro (chopped):
1/4 cup
Lime Wedges:
for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the meat: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until liquid reduces.
- Assemble the nachos: Spread a layer of tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top with meat, beans, and cheese. Repeat for another layer if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Add toppings: Top with pico de gallo, olives, jalapeños, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
- Customize with toppings like corn, green onions, queso, or hot sauce.
- For a vegetarian option, omit meat or use plant-based crumbles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
