Nachos for Dinner
Turn your favorite snack into a hearty weeknight meal with this irresistible "Nachos for Dinner" recipe! Featuring layers of crispy tortilla chips generously topped with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and a rich blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, this dish is baked to golden, gooey perfection in just 15 minutes. Fresh, vibrant toppings like diced tomatoes, red onion, creamy guacamole, and a dollop of sour cream add a satisfying burst of flavor. With a sprinkle of cilantro and optional jalapeños for a spicy kick, this customizable recipe makes an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for sharing, this loaded nacho platter is a fun and delicious way to elevate taco night or transform comfort food into a full meal—all in one pan!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Tortilla chips
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Diced red onion
- 0.25 cup Sliced black olives
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Guacamole
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Jalapeños (sliced, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring until the beef is evenly coated. Set aside.
Spread the tortilla chips evenly across a large, oven-safe tray or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the tortilla chips.
Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the chips. Then, scatter the black beans over the top.
Add the remaining shredded cheese on top of the beef and beans layer.
Transfer the tray to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
Carefully remove the tray from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
Top the nachos with diced tomatoes, red onion, sliced black olives, jalapeños (if using), sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.
Serve immediately directly from the tray or transfer to serving plates. Enjoy your Nachos for Dinner!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 361.1 g | 463% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.7 g | 683% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 55.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 701 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 10640 mg | 463% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.2 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.9 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 207.7 g | 415% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 3273 mg | 252% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 3458 mg | 74% | |
*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.
