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Beef Nachos

Name: Beef Nachos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: tex_mex
Ingredients: 200 g tortilla chips (thick-cut restaurant style); 400 g ground beef (lean (85/15)); 1 pcs onion (medium, finely chopped); 3 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 pcs tomato (medium, diced); 1 pcs jalapeno (sliced into rounds); 0.5 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped, for garnish); 1 tsp oil

RATING

4.6/5(185)

TASTE SCORE

9/10

Crispy tortilla chips loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings. This Tex-Mex classic comes together in under 30 minutes — perfect for game day, movie night, or any time you need a crave-worthy shareable snack.

PREP

10m

COOK

15m

SERVES

1 CUP

757 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep · ~5 min
Preheat oven and prep toppings.
1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.Chop onion, mince garlic, dice tomatoes, slice jalapeño, and chop cilantro.
fry · ~10 min
Cook the seasoned beef.
1.Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add chopped onion and sauté until softened (3-4 min).
3.Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 sec).
4.Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned (5-6 min).
5.Drain excess fat, then stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook 1 more minute.
TIPBreak the beef into small crumbles as it cooks for even distribution on every chip.
assemble · ~2 min
Assemble the nachos.
1.Spread tortilla chips in a single layer on the baking sheet.
2.Sprinkle half the cheese over the chips.
3.Spoon the seasoned beef evenly on top.
4.Top with the remaining cheese.
bake · ~5 min
Bake until cheese melts.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
TIPWatch closely after 3 minutes — cheese can go from melted to burnt quickly.
garnish · ~1 min
Top with fresh garnishes and serve.
1.Remove from oven and immediately top with diced tomatoes and sliced jalapeños.
2.Drizzle sour cream over the top.
3.Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use thick-cut restaurant-style chips to prevent sogginess under the toppings.
2
Drain excess fat after browning the beef to avoid greasy nachos.
3
Layer chips, cheese, and beef twice for better coverage in every bite.
4
Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for easy cleanup.
5
Add cold toppings like sour cream and tomatoes only after baking to keep them fresh.
6
Serve immediately — nachos lose their crunch as they cool.

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