Cheesy Nacho Tacos
Get ready to elevate your taco night with these irresistible Cheesy Nacho Tacos! This recipe combines the bold flavors of zesty seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips for a fun twist on traditional tacos. Each bite is packed with texture and flavor, thanks to the warm, cheese-lined taco shells that cradle a medley of your favorite toppings like fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, spicy jalapeños, and creamy sour cream. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish, these tacos come together in just 25 minutes and are easily customizable for your family’s taste buds. Bursting with Tex-Mex flair and layered with cheesy, nacho-inspired goodness, this is a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup water
- 8 units crunchy taco shells
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup tortilla chips
- 0.25 cup jalapeños, sliced
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks (approximately 6-8 minutes).
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the crunchy taco shells on a baking sheet and sprinkle the bottoms of each shell with a small handful of shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 tablespoon per shell).
Bake the taco shells in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and the shells are warm.
While the taco shells are warming, crush the tortilla chips slightly to create a crumbly topping texture.
Assemble the tacos by spooning the seasoned beef mixture into each shell, filling them about two-thirds of the way.
Top the beef with additional shredded cheddar cheese, crushed tortilla chips, a few sliced jalapeños, and your desired toppings such as sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Cheesy Nacho Tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.2 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.7 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 560 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 7733 mg | 336% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 134.3 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1593 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2044 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
