Ultimate Nacho Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (lean or 80/20, broken up)
• 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (homemade blend (see video description))
• 0.25 cup Water
• 15 ounce can Refried Beans (drained)
• 4 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• 12 ounce Tortilla Chips (store‑bought, sturdy)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream (optional topping)
• 0.5 cup Guacamole (optional, diced avocado)
• 0.5 cup Salsa (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Black Olives (sliced)
• 0.25 cup Jalapeños (sliced, pickled optional)
• 0.25 cup Red Onion (diced)
• 2 tablespoons Green Onion (sliced)

Instructions

1. Brown Ground Beef

   Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground beef, break it up with a spatula, and cook until fully browned, about 8‑10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

2. Add Taco Seasoning

   Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning over the cooked beef, stir, and let cook for 60‑90 seconds.

   Time: PT2M

3. Incorporate Beans and Water

   Pour in 1/4 cup water and the 15‑ounce can of refried beans, break the beans into the skillet, reduce heat to low, and stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.

   Time: PT3M

4. Keep Meat‑Bean Mixture Warm

   Turn off the heat and set the skillet aside while you prepare the toppings and chips. Cover with foil to retain heat.

   Time: PT2M

5. Arrange Tortilla Chips

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread tortilla chips evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. First Cheese Layer

   Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar evenly over the chips.

   Time: PT1M

7. Distribute Meat‑Bean Mixture

   Spoon small dollops of the meat‑bean mixture over the cheese and chips, covering most of the surface.

   Time: PT2M

8. Top with Remaining Cheese

   Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar over the top.

   Time: PT1M

9. Bake Until Melted

   Place the sheet in the oven and bake for 5‑7 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: 350°F

10. Finish with Toppings

    Remove from oven, immediately top with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cilantro, olives, jalapeños, red onion and green onion as desired.

    Time: PT3M

11. Serve and Enjoy

    Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy immediately.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

25g

Fiber

5g