Ultimate Spicy Beef Nachos
Get ready to bring the fiesta to your table with these Ultimate Spicy Beef Nachos, the perfect crowd-pleaser for game day, family gatherings, or a fun snack night! Packed with bold flavors, this recipe layers crispy tortilla chips with a savory, spiced ground beef mixture infused with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, then topped with a melty duo of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Finished with vibrant toppings like guacamole, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime, these nachos deliver the perfect balance of heat, richness, and freshness in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this ultimate appetizer guarantees a guaranteed hit for your next party.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium jalapeño, diced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (canned)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup guacamole
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 pieces lime wedges (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, coating the beef mixture evenly with the spices.
Add the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove the skillet from heat.
On a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter, spread out the tortilla chips in an even layer.
Spoon the spicy beef mixture evenly over the tortilla chips.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the beef mixture, ensuring even coverage.
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove the nachos from the oven and top with sour cream, guacamole, sliced black olives, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for a burst of freshness, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 360.4 g | 462% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.6 g | 683% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 55.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 721 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 8597 mg | 374% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285.2 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 198.6 g | 397% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 3287 mg | 253% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 3300 mg | 70% | |
*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.
