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A metal sheet pan with the ultimate nachos
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Ultimate Nachos Recipe

There's nothing quite like a tray overflowing with the best nachos loaded with savory Mexican ingredients for an entertaining appetizer!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Nachos, Nachos Recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

For the Nachos

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 (16-ounce/454g) can refried beans
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 (13-ounce/368g) bag tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (I used a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapenos

For the Toppings

  • 3 roma tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 avocado diced
  • cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F(200°C).
  • Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, using a spatula to break up the meat as it cooks. Drain any fat. Then add the taco seasoning and cook for 5 minutes more, until browned and slightly crispy.
    A pan with cooked ground beef for nachos
  • Add the refried beans and water to the skillet and stir until combined.
    Cooking meat and refried beans in a pan for nachos
  • On a rimmed sheet pan, add a layer of tortilla chips and top with the ground beef mixture, cheese and jalapenos. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges of the tortilla chips are golden.
    Baked nachos on a sheet pan
  • Remove from the oven and add the diced tomatoes, onion, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve while warm.
    A sheet pan with loaded nachos

Notes

  • Alternatives for refried beans: swap in pinto beans or black beans.
  • Alternatives for tortilla chips: use cassava chips or plantain chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1088mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 749IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 4mg