Description
A crowd-pleasing dish featuring crispy tortilla chips topped with savory, cheesy ground beef, perfect for game nights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1.5 cups mozzarella, shredded
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled jalapeño, for garnish
- Cilantro, for garnish
- 1.5 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Shred the cheese and set it aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle a bit of oil and toss in the diced onions. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for another minute.
- Add the ground beef into the pan and break up the clumps as it cooks.
- Once the beef is halfway cooked, sprinkle in all the seasonings except for the light soy sauce and the sugar.
- Stir until the spices blend in, then drizzle the soy sauce and add the sugar, mixing well.
- If desired, push the beef to one side and tilt the pan to collect grease.
- Add the shredded cheese on top of the beef, cover, and let sit until melted.
- Spread a layer of tortilla chips on a large plate and top with the cheesy ground beef.
- Garnish with pickled jalapeños and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa for a complete flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: nachos, beef nachos, cheesy nachos, game night snacks