Description
Hearty Mexican-inspired Loaded Nachos bring sizzling layers of crispy tortilla chips, melted cheeses, and bold toppings to your table. Spicy meats, fresh salsa, and creamy guacamole create a crowd-pleasing feast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
Cheese and Base:
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapenos
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Salsa for serving
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180C (350F), preparing a large baking sheet for nacho assembly.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, draining excess fat completely.
- Incorporate taco seasoning and water into beef, simmering for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats meat evenly.
- Create a uniform layer of tortilla chips across the baking sheet, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute seasoned beef uniformly over chips, followed by an even spread of black beans and diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle jalapenos across the nachos for a spicy kick, then generously cover with shredded cheese.
- Slide the loaded baking sheet into preheated oven, baking for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges crisp.
- Carefully remove nachos from oven, immediately garnishing with dollops of sour cream.
- Artfully arrange sliced avocado and freshly chopped cilantro over the hot nachos.
- Serve immediately with salsa on the side, allowing guests to customize their nacho experience.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or black beans for a vegetarian version that still packs incredible flavor and protein.
- Layer chips strategically to ensure every bite has toppings, preventing dry or plain sections in your nacho creation.
- Use a mix of cheese varieties like sharp cheddar and monterey jack for a more complex and rich melted cheese experience.
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy jalapeños, or replacing them with roasted green chiles for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg