Nachos

1. 1
   prep

   Preheat the oven and prep the toppings.

   1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

   2.Dice the tomato and onion finely. Slice the jalapeño into thin rounds. Chop the cilantro.

   3.Shred the cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded.
2. 2
   saute · ~7 min

   Cook the seasoned ground beef.

   1.Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

   2.Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned (5-6 min).

   3.Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

   4.Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.

   TIPDrain excess fat from the beef after browning for crispier nachos.
3. 3
   assemble

   Assemble the nachos.

   1.Spread tortilla chips in an even layer on the baking sheet.

   2.Spoon the seasoned beef evenly over the chips.

   3.Scatter shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
4. 4
   bake · ~7 min

   Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

   Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the chips are warmed through.

   TIPWatch closely after 5 minutes — cheese can go from melted to burnt quickly.
5. 5
   assemble

   Add the fresh toppings.

   1.Remove the baking sheet from the oven.

   2.Scatter diced tomato, diced onion, and sliced jalapeño evenly over the nachos.

   3.Dollop sour cream in small spoonfuls across the top.

   4.Sprinkle chopped cilantro over everything.

   TIPAdd fresh toppings right after baking while the cheese is hot, so the cold sour cream creates a nice contrast.
6. 6
   serve

   Serve immediately with lime wedges.

   Serve the nachos right on the baking sheet or transfer to a large platter. Squeeze lime wedges over individual portions at the table.

   TIPEat immediately — nachos get soggy as they sit.

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