Easy Nachos Recipe
A quick and delicious snack perfect for parties, game day, or casual gatherings. This recipe layers crispy tortilla chips with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, beans, and fresh toppings to create an irresistible treat. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s customizable to your taste and sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 1 15 oz can refried beans
- ¼ cup water
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained
- ½ cup pickled jalapeños
- 1 large tomato finely chopped
- 1 avocado chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves optional
- ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
- Sour cream and hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart until browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, and salt; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in refried beans and water, stirring to combine and warm through.
- On a foil-lined baking sheet, spread half the tortilla chips. Layer half the beef-bean mixture, half the shredded cheeses, half the black beans, and half the jalapeños. Repeat layers.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, top with tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, scallions, and drizzle with sour cream and hot sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use thick, sturdy tortilla chips to prevent sogginess.
- Drain beans and jalapeños well to avoid extra moisture.
- Customize toppings with guacamole, olives, or pico de gallo.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes to refresh the cheese.
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