Description
Description:
These Chili Cheese Nachos are a crowd-pleasing snack or meal that blends crispy tortilla chips with a savory, hearty chili beef topping and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for game nights, parties, or just a casual evening in. Whether you’re craving a quick snack or a flavorful comfort food dish, these nachos deliver all the deliciousness you can ask for.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 10 oz tortilla chips
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat. - Make the Chili Sauce:
Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion powder, salt, sugar, and water to the beef. Stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. - Prepare the Nachos:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay tortilla chips evenly on a baking sheet. - Assemble the Nachos:
Spoon the chili mixture over the chips, making sure to cover them generously. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. - Serve:
Let the nachos cool slightly before serving. Top with optional garnishes like sour cream, guacamole, or jalapeños.
Notes
- Feel free to add sliced jalapeños to the chili mixture or top the nachos for extra heat.
- Use your favorite type of cheese—Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack are great alternatives to cheddar.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with black beans or pinto beans.
- Customize the chili flavor by adjusting the spices, adding more chili powder or even a dash of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
- Make sure to serve immediately while the nachos are hot and cheesy for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg