Ground Beef Nachos
Simple method for making classic nachos!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces ground beef
- One 1-ounce packet taco seasoning
- One 16-ounce can spicy jalapeno refried beans
- 16 ounces tortilla chips
- 1½ cups grated pepper jack cheese
- 1½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- jarred jalapeno peppers (as many as desired)
- 1 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, over medium high heat until the beef is browned and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Spoon out and discard any fat in the pan. Add the taco seasoning to the beef and about ¼ cup of water. Heat and stir on medium until the water has evaporated. Remove the seasoned meat to a bowl.
- To the pan, add the refried beans. Heat until just warmed, so the beans have a chance to loosen up.
- Preheat the oven to 450℉.
- On a large, oval ovenproof platter or in a large baking dish, spread 1 layer of chips. Top with spoonfuls of ½ of the beans, then ½ of the beef mixture, cheeses, and jalapeños. Repeat with a 2nd layer of chips, beans, beef, cheese, and jalapeños. Bake until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is hot, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and lime juice, with a pinch of salt. Drizzle over the nachos, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 614kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1110mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 967IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 421mg | Iron: 3mg