4.7 from 54 votes
Ultimate Nachos
Ultimate Nachos feature seasoned ground beef with a blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano, layered over tortilla chips with black beans and cheddar cheese. Once baked to melt the cheese, these nachos are topped with fresh ingredients like diced tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro to add texture and brightness to each bite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
794 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the meat:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 cup water
For the nachos:
- 12 oz tortilla chips bag
- 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained (can use pinto beans or refried beans
- 4 cups cheddar cheese can use Monterey Jack or a mix, grated
Toppings:
- red onion diced or sliced green onion
- lettuce shredded
- diced tomatoes
- black olive sliced
- cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
- avocado diced or guacamole
- sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- jalapeño slices
- Pickled red onion
- salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- To make the taco meat: In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Pour in the water and let simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. Turn off heat and set aside.
- On a large-rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil, arrange the tortilla chips in single layer, it’s ok if the chips overlap a little. Top with half of the grated cheese, the cooked meat, and the black beans. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with your favorite toppings. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Prepare and store toppings ahead to simplify serving.
- Best enjoyed the day nachos are made to maintain crispness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
794kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
1141mg
(48%)
Potassium
723mg
(15%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1328IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
631mg
(63%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 794
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 794kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1141mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1328IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 63% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.