Ultimate Nachos

4.71 from 17 votes

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

Crunchy, salty tortilla chips covered in melty cheese, savory meat, beans, and lots of fresh toppings. This is the BEST nachos recipe! They are easy to make and can be served as an appetizer, snack, or even dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: nachos

Servings:

Calories: 794kcal

Ingredients

For the meat:

2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup water

For the nachos:

12 oz bag tortilla chips
15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained (can use pinto beans or refried beans)
4 cups grated cheddar cheese, can use Monterey Jack or a mix

Toppings:

Diced red onion or sliced green onion
Shredded lettuce
Diced Tomatoes
Sliced black olives
Fresh chopped cilantro leaves
Diced avocado or Guacamole
Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Jalapeño slices
Pickled Red Onion
Salsa

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
To make the taco meat: In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Pour in the water and let simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. Turn off heat and set aside.
On a large-rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil, arrange the tortilla chips in single layer, it’s ok if the chips overlap a little. Top with half of the grated cheese, the cooked meat, and the black beans. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven and top with your favorite toppings. Serve immediately.

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