Texas Nachos (Print version)

Layers of crispy chips topped with spiced beef, melted cheese, and fresh garnishes for ultimate Tex-Mex flavor.

# What you'll need:

→ Main Components

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
02 - 7 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Beef Mixture

03 - 9 oz ground beef
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp chili powder
07 - ½ tsp ground cumin
08 - ½ tsp paprika
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
12 - 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, sliced
13 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - ¼ cup sour cream
15 - ¼ cup guacamole or sliced avocado

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F for optimal melting.
02 - Heat skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook 4-5 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef. Sauté 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute to bloom spices. Remove from heat.
05 - Arrange half the chips on a large baking sheet. Top with half the cheese and half the beef. Repeat with remaining chips, cheese, and beef for even distribution.
06 - Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven. Top immediately with diced tomato, jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve while hot and crispy.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The layered approach means every single chip gets covered in cheese instead of leaving those sad naked ones at the bottom
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes making it perfect for sudden cravings or unexpected guests
02 -
  • Assemble and bake immediately or the moisture from fresh toppings will make the chips soggy before they even hit the oven
  • Use the largest baking sheet you have or work in batches because crowding the pan leads to uneven melting
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup
  • Let the beef mixture cool slightly before layering so it does not melt the cheese too fast

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