Texas Nachos with Spiced Beef (Printable)
Layers of crispy chips, melted cheese, and spiced beef topped with fresh vegetables and creamy sides.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Base
01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
02 - 7 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Beef Mixture
03 - 9 oz ground beef
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp chili powder
07 - ½ tsp ground cumin
08 - ½ tsp paprika
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, sliced (optional)
13 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - ¼ cup sour cream
15 - ¼ cup guacamole or sliced avocado
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef; sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 more minute, then set aside.
05 - Arrange half the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Sprinkle with half the cheese and half the beef mixture. Repeat with another layer of chips, cheese, and beef.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven. Top with diced tomato, jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The layered method ensures every single chip gets covered in cheese and beef
- These come together in 30 minutes but taste like they took all day
02 -
- Drain the excess fat after browning the beef or your chips will get soggy
- The double layer technique is what separates great nachos from sad cheeseless ones
03 -
- Spread chips in a single layer rather than mounding them high
- Let the nachos rest for 3 minutes before topping so the cheese sets slightly