Ingredients
10 to 14 ounces tortilla chips
3 cups (about 8 ounces) shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby, Pepper Jack, American, mozzarella, or a Mexican cheese blend)
1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey or chicken)
1 medium diced yellow or sweet onion
1 (15-ounce) can of black or pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup frozen corn
1 to 2 sliced jalapeños (seeds removed for milder spice)
1 (2-ounce) can of sliced black olives
Optional fresh toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, scallions, diced tomatoes, avocado, chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F–425°F depending on desired crispiness.
2. Line a 12×17 inch baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion until browned and onions are translucent.
4. Season the beef with cumin powder, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Drain excess fat.
5. Add water and taco seasoning to the beef, simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
6. Arrange tortilla chips in an even, single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Layer half of the shredded cheese over the chips.
8. Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the cheese-layered chips.
9. Add beans, corn, jalapeños, and olives on top.
10. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over everything.
11. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, checking for melted and bubbly cheese.
12. Add fresh toppings like pico de gallo, guacamole, or sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.
Last Step:
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🧺 Use thicker tortilla chips for sturdiness to prevent them from breaking under the toppings.
🧀 Shred your own cheese for better melt and taste, avoiding pre-shredded cheese with anti-caking agents.
🌶️ For spicier nachos, add cayenne pepper, extra jalapeños, or use pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Variety
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg