Sheet Pan Nachos
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Sheet Pan Nachos
Description
Sheet Pan Nachos start with skillet-cooked ground beef seasoned with a blend of spices including chili powder, cumin, garlic, paprika, and oregano, creating a savory base. The nachos are assembled on a parchment-lined baking sheet by layering half of the tortilla chips, followed by half the cooked beef, shredded cheese, black beans, and corn, then repeating the layers to top.
The assembled nachos bake at 400°F for a few minutes until the cheese has melted uniformly, binding the toppings with the chips. Once out of the oven, fresh diced tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, sour cream, diced red onions, and chopped cilantro are added, providing brightness, heat, creaminess, and herbaceous notes to contrast the warm, cheesy, and spiced layers beneath.
This dish works well for casual gatherings or an easy dinner, delivering comforting flavors with accessible ingredients. The layering keeps chips relatively crisp, while the melted cheese and cooked toppings add richness and heartiness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground chicken, turkey, or plant-based protein)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- 10 ounces tortilla chips divided
- 4 cups Mexican blend cheese divided, shredded
- 1 cup black beans divided, cooked
- 1 cup corn divided, cooked, yellow
Toppings
- Roma tomato diced
- jalapeños pickled
- sour cream or Mexican crema
- red onion diced
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried oregano.
- Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat into smaller chunks. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, until beef is browned.
- Layer 1/2 of the tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet with 1/2 of the ground beef, 1/2 of the shredded cheese, 1/2 of the black beans, and 1/2 of the yellow corn.
- Repeat to create a top layer with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake in the oven for 4-6 minutes, until the cheese has just melted.
- Top with desired toppings like diced tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, sour cream, diced red onions, cilantro, and diced avocados. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 866 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 866kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1195mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 742mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1064IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 719mg | 72% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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