Oven Nachos
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Oven Nachos
Description
The Oven Nachos recipe combines ground beef seasoned with taco spices, creamy refried beans, and black beans layered over crispy tortilla chips. The use of both cheddar and Mexican blend cheeses creates a rich melted topping that holds the layers together after baking at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Finely diced vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños add brightness and a bit of heat, while corn, sliced black olives, and avocado enrich the texture and flavors. The layering and baking method ensure the cheese melts evenly and the chips stay supported but still crisp in places.
After baking, the nachos are served warm with a variety of toppings including sour cream, cilantro, green onions, salsa, and lime wedges, which allow for customization of flavor and freshness. This dish fits well as a communal appetizer or a casual meal, sharing easily from the baking sheet.
The recipe suggests it can be adapted with different proteins such as chicken or pork and varied with any preferred toppings, making it flexible. Draining the cooked meat and rinsing the beans keep the dish from becoming soggy. The method ensures a balance of crispy chips and melted cheese with seasoned meat and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 taco seasoning 1 oz package or 2 tablespoons homemade
- 1 tortilla chips bag
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 Mexican blend cheese shredded
- 1 can 15 oz refried beans
- toppings
- 1 can 11 oz Fiesta Corn
- tomato cut into small pieces
- 2-3 tablespoons red onions finely diced
- 1-2 jalapeños seeded and diced or sliced
- sour cream
- cilantro snipped
- 1-2 green onions sliced
- 1 avocado sliced or diced
- 1 can 15 oz black olives, sliced
- 1 salsa in jar
- lime wedges
- guacamole
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in skillet on stovetop until no pink remains
- Sprinkle with taco seasoning and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if necessary
- Drain and set aside
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray a baking cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray
- Add tortilla chips to prepared baking sheet
- Spoon refried beans over chips
- Add half of the ground beef mixture over refried beans
- Add half of the cheddar and Mexican blend cheeses
- Spoon remaining ground beef mixture over cheese
- Top with black beans
- Sprinkle remaining cheeses over beans
- Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings
Notes
- The ground beef can be substituted with chicken or pork as desired.
- Any combination of toppings can be used to suit personal preference.
- Drain cooked meat properly to avoid excess moisture on the nachos.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6- 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 865 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 865kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1172mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 933IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 645mg | 65% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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