Texas Nachos with Spiced Beef (Printer-friendly)
Crispy chips loaded with melted cheese, spiced beef, and vibrant toppings. Perfect for sharing at gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base Items
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 Prepare:
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 secret is in the layers, ensuring every single chip gets loaded with cheese and seasoned beef
- Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like it came from your favorite Tex-Mex spot
02 -
- Drain the beef fat before adding spices, otherwise the seasoning will just slide off the meat
- Layering chips, cheese, and beef twice means no sad naked chips at the bottom of the pile
03 -
- Use thick restaurant style chips instead of thin ones, or they will turn soggy under all those toppings
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly before layering, so it does not steam the chips and make them limp