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One Pot Nachos
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One Pot Nachos

One Pot Nachos combine seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and spices cooked together, layered with sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, then topped with tortilla chips and baked until melted and bubbly. The dish offers a hearty, cheesy tex-mex flavor with a blend of smoky spices and crunchy chips, making it a filling and convenient meal or snack.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced, sweet
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt kosher salt
  • black pepper kosher salt
  • 1 (4 ounce) green chiles canned, diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (14 ounce) pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 ½ cups beef stock or chicken stock
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese freshly grated, sharp
  • 6 ounces Monterey jack cheese freshly grated
  • onion for topping, picked
  • guacamole for topping
  • sour cream for topping, etc
  • Coriander
  • jalapeño

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and garlic with a pinch of salt and cook until softened, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add in the ground beef and break it apart. Add another pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as you go.
  3. Add in the cumin, paprika, chili powder and garlic powder. Stir in the tomato pasta and green chiles. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, as everything incorporates. Stir in the pinto beans and corn. Stir in the stock. Cook the mixture over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often as it cooks down a bit. Turn off the heat.
  4. Toss the cheeses together. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the beef mixture. Add a layer of tortilla chips - I add as many as I can! You want them standing up in the beef mixture. Just keep adding them as you go.
  5. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top of the chips. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chips get a bit golden.
  6. Serve immediately! Top with sour cream, guacamole, pickled onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, jalapenos, etc.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat while maintaining flavor.
  • Cook until beef is fully browned, breaking it apart for even cooking.
  • Layer chips standing upright for maximum cheese coverage and texture contrast.
  • Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, with some chips crisped on top.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and toppings like guacamole and sour cream after baking to preserve texture.