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loaded beef nachos.
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Loaded Beef Nachos

Author Andrea + Stef

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
8 servings
Homemade loaded beef nachos have an amazing beef and bean mixture with tons of nacho toppings. These supreme nachos make a great appetizer or party snack.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • cooking spatula
  • platter or baking pan
  • knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag Tortilla chips
  • 2 cups queso blanco (homemade or store bought)
  • 4 cups cooked beef and beans (see recipe below)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • ½ cup sliced olives
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeños sliced
  • ¼ cup green onions diced

Beef and Beans Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups refried beans (homemade or one 16 ounce can)
  • ½ cup restaurant style salsa (homemade or store bought)

Instructions

Beef and Beans Instructions:

  • In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain grease.
    raw ground beef in a skillet
  • Add the water, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine and coat the meat with all the spices.
    Pan of cooked ground beef and other ingredients.
  • Add refried beans, salsa and sour cream. Stir until combined and heated through.
    Skillet of ground beef and refried beans.

Nacho Instructions:

  • Heat the chips on a baking sheet in the oven at 350ºF for 5 minutes.
  • Spread half the tortilla chips in a single layer on the a large platter or baking pan.
  • Drizzle about ⅓ of the cheese sauce over the top; top with half of the beef mixture.
    Tortilla chips with beef mixture and cheese.
  • Repeat with the remaining chips, ⅓ cup of cheese sauce and remaining beef mixture.
    Layered nachos.
  • Top with remaining cheese sauce. Then garnish with desired toppings; serve immediately.
    ready to eat loaded nachos with toppings

Notes

  • You can substitute your favorite taco meat for the beef and beans mixture or just add refried beans without the beef for a vegetarian option.
  • Buy your pico de gallo, guacamole and queso for quick nachos. Or use our recipes to make your own.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1600mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1159IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 3mg

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