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Ultimate Nacho Recipe
The ultimate nacho recipe! Crispy chips with melted cheese, ground beef, refried beans, and all of your favorite toppings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 744 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 16 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (15 ounce can) refried beans
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Additional Topping Ideas:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/3 cup sliced olives
- 1/2 cup fresh salsa
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium Jalapeño sliced, or pickled jalapenos
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spread 16 ounces tortilla chips onto a 13x18-inch baking sheet.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef. Use a spoon to break up the meat and cook 8 to 10 minutes until beef is fully cooked through and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- Add 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, stir, and cook 60-90 seconds.
- Pour in 1/4 cup water and add 1 (15 ounce can) refried beans. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Keep warm.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the chips. Dot with the beef and bean mixture. Top with the remaining half
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from heat and add additional toppings as desired. Serve warm.
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Notes
- oven-safe baking dish, including a 9x13 pan, cast iron skillet, or even a pie plate for individual portions.
- This recipe isn't limited to a sheet pan! You can make nachos in any oven-safe baking dish, including a 9x13 pan, cast iron skillet, or even a pie plate for individual portions.
- You can easily stretch the meat and bean mixture between two sheet pans. Grab another bag of chips and more cheese, and you can easily feed more.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
744kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
1044mg
(44%)
Potassium
412mg
(12%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
836IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
510mg
(51%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 744
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1serving | |
Calories | 744kcal | 37% |
Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
Protein | 30g | 60% |
Fat | 48g | 74% |
Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
Sodium | 1044mg | 44% |
Potassium | 412mg | 9% |
Fiber | 7g | 28% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 836IU | 17% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
Calcium | 510mg | 51% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.