Description
These nachos are the ultimate comfort food, loaded with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and a blend of cheddar and Colby Jack cheeses. Topped with fresh pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeños, they’re perfect for a game day snack or a fun dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef and Bean Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
- 1/4 cup water
For the Nachos:
- 1 bag thick tortilla chips (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef and Beans:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it browns.
- Add taco seasoning and water. Cook until beef is fully cooked and seasoned.
- Stir in refried beans and heat through. Set aside.
- Assemble the Nachos:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread a layer of tortilla chips on a large baking sheet.
- Top with half of the beef and bean mixture and a layer of shredded cheddar and Colby Jack cheese.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add the Toppings:
- Remove from oven and top with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeños, diced onions, and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top.
- Serve immediately with salsa on the side.
Notes
- For extra crispy chips, toast them lightly in the oven before assembling.
- Customize toppings to your preference, such as adding sliced olives or pickled onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg