Loaded Nachos With Ground Beef
Loaded nachos are the perfect game day snack! These nachos are topped with ground beef, beans, cheese, and more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Mexican Food, Party Food, Ground Beef, Beans
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1.25-ounce packet taco seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 15-ounce can black beans (or pinto beans, drained and rinsed)
- 8 ounces corn tortilla chips
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (divided)
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced, divided)
- 12 ounces cheddar jack or pepper jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño rings (pickled, or more)
- Optional: sour cream, for serving
- Optional: guacamole, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick foil.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Drain and discard the excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning, lime juice, and black beans to the ground beef. Stir to combine.
- Spread the taco chips out on the large prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon the ground beef and bean mixture evenly over the chips. Sprinkle half of the diced tomatoes and green onions over the ground beef. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over all.
- Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Top with the remaining diced tomatoes and green onions, shredded lettuce, cilantro, and jalapeno rings.
- Serve with sour cream and/or guacamole on the side.