Description
Discover how to make delicious Loaded Beef & Cheese Nachos with this easy recipe. Learn how to create a crowd-pleasing snack that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips, enough to spread on a baking sheet
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded beef cheese, optional
- 1 cup (240 ml) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup (240 ml) salsa roja
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sliced jalapenos
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Extra salsa roja or salsa verde
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Warm up a skillet with a tablespoon of vegetable oil on medium heat. Toss in the finely diced onion, cooking until it becomes soft. Introduce the ground beef, seasoning it with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until the beef is browned, then remove any excess fat.
- Set the oven to 400°F. Arrange the tortilla chips across a baking sheet.
- Layer the chips with the cooked beef, then generously scatter 1½ cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese and ½ cup of shredded beef cheese on top.
- Place in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Once removed from the oven, top with black beans, salsa roja, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, black olives, green onions, and cilantro. Serve the nachos hot, accompanied by guacamole, sour cream, extra salsa, and lime wedges.
