Name: Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large bag Corn Tortilla Chips; 1 lb Ground Beef; 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning; 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar; 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese; 15 oz Black Beans (drained); 0.25 cup Pickled Jalapeños; 2 units Roma Tomatoes (diced); 0.25 cup Red Onion (diced); 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro; 0.5 cup Sour Cream

Appetizers & Starters

Nachos

These ultimate loaded skillet nachos feature crunchy corn tortillas piled high with zesty seasoned beef, a velvety homemade cheese sauce, and a rainbow of fresh toppings. Perfect for game day or a fun family dinner, every bite delivers the ideal balance of heat, crunch, and creaminess.

Prep

15m

Cook

20m

Serves

Calories

620kcal

Qty	Ingredient
1 large bag 370 g	Corn Tortilla Chips
1 lb 450 g	Ground Beef
2 tbsp 30 g	Taco Seasoning
2 cups 225 g	Shredded Sharp Cheddar
1 cup 115 g	Monterey Jack Cheese
15 oz 425 g	Black Beans (drained)
0.25 cup 30 g	Pickled Jalapeños
2 units 120 g	Roma Tomatoes (diced)
0.25 cup 40 g	Red Onion (diced)
0.25 cup 10 g	Fresh Cilantro
0.5 cup 120 ml	Sour Cream

2 Method

Step 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet or cast-iron skillet with parchment paper.

Step 2. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, drain excess fat, and stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water.

Step 3. Arrange half of the tortilla chips in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet, then top with half of the seasoned beef, half of the black beans, and half of both cheeses.

Step 4. Repeat with the remaining chips, beef, beans, and cheese to create a second layer, ensuring maximum cheese coverage.

Step 5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted and the chip edges are lightly toasted.

Step 6. Remove from the oven and immediately top with diced tomatoes, red onions, pickled jalapeños, and fresh cilantro.

Step 7. Garnish with dollops of sour cream and serve immediately while hot.

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Layering is key: Never just put toppings on the top layer, or you will end up with dry chips at the bottom.
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Grating your own cheese from a block ensures a much better melt than pre-shredded varieties.
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To prevent soggy chips, ensure your beans are well-drained and the beef is not too watery before layering.