Description
Sizzling campfire grilled nachos deliver a smoky Mexican-inspired feast perfect for outdoor adventures. Crisp tortilla chips layered with melted cheese, zesty toppings, and wilderness charm create an irresistible camping meal you’ll crave on every expedition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 pound ground meat
- 1 cup beans of choice
- 2 cups cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 chili or pepper
Toppings:
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 onion
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the protein by sautéing ground meat with taco seasoning until thoroughly cooked, or warm beans with complementary spices for a vegetarian option.
- Chop and slice all fresh ingredients: tomatoes, onions, avocado, and peppers in advance to streamline the assembly process.
- Create a foundational layer of tortilla chips or sweet potato slices in a cast-iron skillet or heavy-duty aluminum pan, ensuring complete bottom coverage.
- Construct layered stacks alternating between chips, seasoned protein, beans, shredded cheese, and chopped vegetables, building height and ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Top the final layer with an abundant coating of melting cheese for maximum flavor and visual appeal.
- Shield the skillet tightly with aluminum foil, positioning it on a grill grate approximately 4-6 inches from moderate campfire heat to prevent scorching.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, rotating occasionally to ensure uniform heating and prevent potential burning, monitoring cheese melting and ingredient integration.
- Remove foil carefully, checking that cheese is completely melted and toppings are heated through and slightly bubbling.
- Serve directly from the pan, accompanied by classic garnishes like guacamole, fresh salsa, or cool sour cream to enhance the overall taste experience.
Notes
- Brown ground proteins with taco seasoning before adding to nachos for maximum flavor infusion and even seasoning distribution.
- Dice ingredients uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and balanced taste in every bite.
- Create multiple layers of chips, proteins, and cheese to guarantee melty goodness throughout the entire dish.
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil or a cast-iron skillet to prevent burning and distribute heat evenly when grilling over campfire.
- Swap ground meat with plant-based proteins or black beans for vegetarian version, use gluten-free chips for celiac-friendly option.
- Position pan slightly away from direct flames to achieve perfect cheese melt without charring chips or ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg