Loaded Beef Skillet Nachos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
975 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Loaded Beef Skillet Nachos
Description
This recipe involves browning lean ground beef in a skillet, seasoning it with medium heat taco seasoning to imbue a balanced spice and flavorful profile. The nachos are built in layers within an oven-safe skillet, starting with half the corn tortilla chips, followed by half of the cooked beef, cowboy caviar salsa, and shredded cheese. The layering is repeated to ensure each bite contains a combination of all components.
After assembling, the skillet goes into a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes, during which the cheese melts evenly, and the chips soften slightly without becoming soggy. Fresh green onions sliced into rounds and minced cilantro sprinkled over the top add brightness and herbal notes, cutting through the richness and adding freshness.
Best served immediately while warm to maintain the texture of melted cheese and crisp chip edges. This dish is suitable for sharing as a hearty snack or casual meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
- 1 pound ground beef I used 90% lean, lean
- taco seasoning I used medium heat, reduced sodium
- 8 cups corn tortilla chips I used Hint of Lime
- Cowboy Caviar or a thick black bean, corn, red pepper salsa, one 13-ounce jar
- 2 to 3 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
- 2 green onions sliced into thin rounds
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cilantro minced, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- To a large skillet, add the optional oil, ground beef, and cook beef over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through; stir and crumble as it cooks.
- Evenly sprinkle the taco seasoning and stir; set aside.
- To a separate oven-safe skillet, add half the chips, evenly top with half the beef, half the cowboy caviar, and half the cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining half of the chips, beef, cowboy caviar, and cheese.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Evenly sprinkle with the green onions, cilantro, and serve immediately. Nachos are best warm and fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 975 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 975kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 66g | 132% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30g | 176% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 535mg | 178% |
| Sodium | 1847mg | 77% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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