Julie Clark
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Loaded Nachos
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Get ready for game day with our family-friendly easy Beef Loaded Nachos Supreme recipe. Learn how to create the best loaded nachos with lean ground beef, black beans, fresh toppings, and our easy-to-follow tips.
By using thick tortilla chips, serving sauce on the side and making at least two layers, you’ll have the best loaded nachos. Our tip for lining the pan with foil makes for easy clean up, too. Which means more time for a dessert, like our coconut tres leches cake or chocolate tres leches cake.
About this Loaded Nachos recipe:
Our family likes to spend winter evenings with a fun family game night. Nachos are a favorite for these nights or for big game days like the Super Bowl. Sometimes we have firecracker chicken nachos or even nacho chicken casserole.
But our go to? This Beefy Loaded Nachos Supreme recipe. Loaded with lean ground beef, melted cheddar, and fresh toppings, this 20 minute sheet pan dinner is a game day favorite.
We’ll guide you through each step to ensure your beef nachos supreme come out perfectly every time with flavors your family loves. This ground beef recipe is an easy, delicious win whether for a Mexican appetizer or main dish.
Enjoy! -Julie
Loaded Nachos
Get ready for game day with our family-friendly easy Beef Loaded Nachos Supreme recipe. Learn how to create the best loaded nachos with lean ground beef, black beans, fresh toppings, and our easy-to-follow tips.
Servings 8
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 97% lean
- ½ cup white onion finely chopped
- ½ cup green pepper finely chopped
- ⅛ cup water
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix 1 packet
- 15 ounces black beans 1 can rinsed and drained, heated
- 11 ounces tortilla chips use ¾ of a bag
- 3 cups cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
- 2 jalapeños sliced
- 2 to 3 green onions sliced
Toppings:
- 1 cup sour cream optional
- 1 cup salsa optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- To a large skillet over medium-high heat add the ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper. Cook beef for 5 to 8 minutes or until the juices run clear. 1 pound ground beef, ½ cup white onion, ½ cup green pepper
- Add the water and taco seasoning to the sauté pan. Stir for 2-3 minutes. Add the beans to the sauté pan. Mix until everything is combined. Remove the sauté pan from the heat. Set aside. ⅛ cup water, 1 ounce taco seasoning mix, 15 ounces black beans
- To a 9×13 baking dish or baking sheet, add half of the chips. Top with half of the beef mixture. Top the beef mixture with half of the cheese. Repeat with the remainder of the chips, beef and bean mixture, and cheese. 11 ounces tortilla chips, 3 cups cheddar cheese
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese melts. Remove the baking dish from the oven.
- Top the nachos with fresh tomatoes, black olives, fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices, and green onions (or whatever your favorite toppings are). Serve the nachos, dollops of sour cream and salsa. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup black olives, ¼ cup cilantro, 2 jalapeños, 2 to 3 green onions, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup salsa
Notes
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Refrigerate the leftover nachos in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The chips will get a little soggy, but they are excellent reheated in an air fryer to crisp the chips back up.
- Can I make loaded nachos ahead of time? No. Baked nachos are best served immediately so the nachos don’t soften or get soggy. You can prep the toppings and make the meat in advance, but assemble and bake right before serving.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being ⅛ of the chips. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1020mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1340IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 4mg
Loaded Nachos Ingredients
About the key ingredients for loaded nachos:
- Ground beef. A lean ground beef works best so the fat doesn’t make the chips soggy.
- Tortilla chips. Don’t use thin and crispy chips. They will break easily and may burn quickly in the oven. Choose a tortilla chips that is heavy and thick so it can hold up all of the toppings. Santitas chips are low cost and have a nice texture. On the Border is our favorite brand for snacking. Tostitos is a great option, too.
- White onions or red onions are great in this recipe.
- Black beans. This adds protein and helps the ground beef mixture go further.
- Taco seasoning packet. Season with one packet of store-bought taco seasoning, or 3 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning with cumin, paprika, black pepper and sea salt. You may also love our pasta salad seasoning!
- Cheddar cheese. Use freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese rather than pre-shredded cheese, which often doesn’t melt as well
See the recipe card for full ingredients and amounts.
How to Make Loaded Nachos
- Cook meat and veggies. To a sauté pan over medium heat add the ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5 to 8 minutes or until the juices run clear.
- Season the meat. Add the water and taco seasoning to the sauté pan. Stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Add beans. Add the beans to the sauté pan. Mix until everything is combined. Remove the sauté pan from the heat. Set aside.
- Assemble and bake. To a 9×13 baking dish add half of the tortilla chips. Sprinkle with half of the seasoned ground beef mixture. Top the meat mixture with half of the cheese. Repeat with the remainder of the chips, meat mixture, and cheese. Then bake at 350ºF for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Tips for the Best Loaded Nachos
- The Type of Tortilla Chips: I mentioned this earlier, but choose a hearty corn tortilla chip, one that can hold up to the weight of the meat, cheese and toppings.
- Line the Baking Sheet: Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. This will give you an easy clean-up for busy weeknights.
- Layer the Chips. Make at least two layers of tortilla chips and toppings. That way everything will be distributed evenly.
- Serve Immediately: Nachos are best enjoyed right out of the oven when they’re warm and the cheese is perfectly melted.
- Dips on the Side: Serve with bowls of salsa and sour cream on the side, so everyone can customize their plate and the chips won’t get soggy.
What to Serve with Loaded Nachos
We have a few side dishes that would pair well with baked loaded nachos.
- Arroz Blanco. A mild flavored rice that could even be used as a topping for the nachos.
- Corn on the Cob. So delicious and lightly sweet!
- Fresh Guacamole. This is always a hit and one of the first side dishes to go when eating nachos.
- Mexican slaw. This is light and fresh as a topping or side to the corn tortillas. Or simply top with shredded lettuce.
Recipe Variations
- Beans. Add a layer of refried beans rather than black beans.
- Other favorite toppings: pico de gallo, easy blender salsa or simply diced Roma tomatoes, fresh guacamole or avocado, nacho cheese sauce or green chiles.
- Try different cheeses. Think of Monterey Jack cheese, Mozzarella or Pepper Jack cheese.
- Leftover beef. This is a great recipe to use up leftover taco beef.
- Add spice. For more spice, add a ½ teaspoon of chipotle chili powder, a squirt of hot sauce or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the taco seasoning. If you’d like the nachos milder, leave off the jalapeños or try pickled jalapeños.
- Switch the meat. Use ground turkey, ground chicken or double the amount of black beans and leave out the meat all together for a meatless loaded nachos recipe.
Can I make these nachos ahead of time?
No. Loaded nachos are best served immediately so the nachos don’t soften or get soggy. You can prep the toppings and make the meat in advance, but assemble and bake right before serving.
