Texas Nachos (Printable Version)
Crispy chips topped with spiced beef, melted cheese, and vibrant garnishes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, sliced (optional)
13 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - ¼ cup sour cream
15 - ¼ cup guacamole or sliced avocado
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F for optimal melting temperature.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices, then remove from heat.
05 - Arrange half the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Sprinkle with half the cheese and half the beef mixture. Repeat with remaining chips, cheese, and beef to create a second layer.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven. Top immediately with diced tomato, fresh and pickled jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve while hot and crispy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The spiced beef mixture adds so much flavor that plain cheese nachos will feel like a distant memory
- Everything comes together in 30 minutes making it perfect for impromptu gatherings or weeknight comfort
02 -
- Dont overload each chip layer or youll end up with soggy nachos in the middle
- Serving immediately is nonnegotiable because the texture changes dramatically as they cool
03 -
- Room temperature cheese melts more evenly than cold cheese so set it out while prepping the beef
- Using an oven safe platter means you can go straight from oven to table without transferring