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Ground Beef Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or game day snack.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
550
Protein
30g
Ground Beef Nachos
comfort foodcasualMexicanbeefcrunchymeltygame dayweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread the 8 oz tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet.

  2. Step 2

    Cook the 1 lb ground beef and 1 diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, until browned and onion is soft, about 8 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir the 1 tbsp taco seasoning into the beef mixture and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle the seasoned beef evenly over the chips, then top with the 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.

  5. Step 5

    Bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from oven and top with the 2 diced tomatoes. Serve immediately.

  7. Step 7

    Optional: add jalapeños, sour cream, or salsa if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board

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