Beef Nachos

5 from 1 vote

Get ready for game day with our family-friendly easy Beef Nachos recipe! Perfect for Super Bowl gatherings or a cozy night in. Learn how to create the best homemade nachos with lean ground beef, black beans, fresh toppings, and our easy-to-follow tips.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked nachos, ground beef recipe, nachos supreme, tailgate recipe

Servings:

Calories: 617kcal

Author: Julie Clark

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.
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.
To a 9x13 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.
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, jalapeno slices, and green onions (or whatever your favorite toppings are). Serve the nachos, dollops of sour cream and 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 still hold up very well. They are excellent reheated in an air fryer to crisp the chips back up.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 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.**

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