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Loaded Nachos Recipe

Loaded Nachos Recipe

This Loaded Nachos Recipe features seasoned ground beef, refried beans, melted cheese, and various toppings for a delectable dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 people
Calories 592 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking sheet
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Beef Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning see notes/pro tips
  • 1 can refried beans 16 oz

Nachos

  • 14 oz tortilla chips thick/sturdy chips work best.
  • 3 ¾ cups freshly shredded cheese see notes
  • ½ cup diced bell peppers I use red + green
  • 1 pepper jalapeno sliced
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onions
  • cup sliced black olives sliced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro roughly chopped

For Serving

  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Measure all of the ingredients before beginning, the recipe goes super quick from there!
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook and crumble for 7-10 minutes, or until the beef is brown and cooked through. Drain grease. Add the garlic and taco seasoning and stir in water. Bring to a boil until thickened, then reduce to a simmer. Stir in the refried beans until well combined and heated through. Remove and set aside.
  • Spread half of the chips in an even layer on a large, light-colored baking sheet.
  • Distribute half of meat mixture in scoops on top and along the sides. Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
  • Top with the remaining chips, remaining meat mixture, and remaining cheese.
  • Top with bell peppers, jalapenos, red onions, and black olives.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with tomatoes, diced green onions and cilantro. Top with a generous scoop of guacamole and serve with salsa and sour cream!

Notes

Homemade Taco Seasoning: Combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon each of pepper and paprika, ¼ teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon for a delicious seasoning mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 592kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg
Keyword appetizer, Beef Nachos, Cheesy Nachos, Loaded Nachos Recipe, Nachos, Snack
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