Best Beef Nachos Recipe

This beef nacho recipe makes the perfect appetizer or gameday snack. Layers of crunchy tortilla chips are topped with taco seasoned ground beef, refried beans, diced tomatoes, and plenty of melted cheese. Everything is baked on a sheet pan to make the best ultimate nachos you'll ever have!

The Best Beef Nachos

If you love nachos, you're going to love these loaded ground beef nachos. It's basically the best homemade nachos recipe ever, with all the best nacho toppings you love, and everything comes together in just a few minutes.

These baked nachos are filled with juicy ground beef cooked in taco seasoning, tender onions, refried beans, chopped tomatoes, and tons of ooey-gooey shredded cheese. All of that deliciousness is layered on top of tortilla chips and baked to perfection. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. No soggy nachos with this recipe!

Plus, it couldn't be easier to make these baked nachos! So they're perfect for whipping on short notice when the nacho cravings hit.

These beef nachos are also ideal if you're hosting or looking for a fun appetizer to kickstart game night. They taste great as is, or you can serve baked beef nachos with a side of Chipotle guacamole or Moe's queso for dipping for the perfect nacho feast.

Why This Recipe Works

Easy to make. All you have to do is cook the ground beef in the seasonings, layer everything on top of a bed of tortilla chips, and bake the nachos in the oven. It's seriously that easy!

Customizable. Just like this Tex Mex casserole, these beef nachos are easy to customize however you like. You can add extra shredded cheese, serve them with sour cream, or double up on the meat to make beef nachos supreme. The options are endless!

Instant family favorite. Anyone who loves ordering nachos at a restaurant will love this beef nachos recipe. They might be the best baked nachos ever, so you'll have a hit whenever you serve them.

Ingredients

Another reason to love this easy beef nachos recipe is that it's made with really simple ingredients.

Check out everything you'll need to make easy beef nachos:

• ½ lb. ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1oz. taco seasoning
• ½ cup water
• 16oz. tortilla chips
• 8oz. refried beans
• 8oz. shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• Chopped cilantro, or parsley, for garnish

You can use quite a few of these ingredients to make this taco casserole with tortillas. It's basically a heartier version of nachos with tortilla shells instead of chips, so you'll want to try it next!

How To Make Beef Nachos

1. Prep work: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C), line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set it aside.

2. Cook beef: In a large skillet, combine the ground beef and onion. Cook the beef, breaking it apart, until it's browned on all sides and no pink remains. Drain the excess grease from the skillet.

3. Add the taco seasoning: Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet and mix to coat the beef in it. Reduce the heat to simmer for 5 minutes until most of the water evaporates.

4. Assemble the nachos: Layer the tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the refried beans on top of the chips, then add the ground beef mixture and shredded cheese to finish them off.

5. Bake and serve: Bake the nachos for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tortilla chips are warm. Remove the nachos from the oven and top them with chopped tomatoes and cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately so the cheese stays ooey gooey, and enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Make a double or triple batch of these nachos since everyone won't be able to stop eating them!
• Use other types of cheese like extra sharp cheddar cheese, Mexican cheese blend, Monterey jack cheese, or mozzarella cheese to switch up the flavor.
• Use any tortilla chips you want, like corn tortilla chips or flavored tortilla chips.
• Top the chips with cheese, then beef, then more cheese for extra cheesy nachos.
• Serve the nachos with your favorite fresh toppings, like sour cream, green onions, shredded lettuce, black olives, pickled jalapeños, or this Taco Bell nacho cheese sauce to make beef nachos supreme that is better than Taco Bell.

How To Store Beef Nachos

In the fridge: I wouldn't recommend saving leftover tortilla chips since they'll get soggy, but you can store the ground beef topping. Just transfer the leftover beef mixture to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: To freeze the ground beef topping, allow the beef to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container, and you can freeze it for up to 3 months.

Reheating: When you're ready to reheat the nachos, put the leftover beef mixture on top of the new tortilla chips. Bake them in the oven at 350°F (180°F) for about 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 

FAQS About This Ground Beef Nachos Recipe

What is beef nachos made of?

Beef nachos are typically made of seasoned ground beef mixed with classic nacho toppings like tomatoes, beans, and shredded cheese on a bed of crunchy tortilla chips.

Do you put beef or cheese first on nachos?

When you're making nachos, the beef should go on before the cheese. That way, the cheese gets nice and melted on top of the beef.

What to serve with homemade nachos?

This jam-packed Mexican meal can get even better if you serve baked nachos with Mexican street corn casserole, Jalapeno cornbread, ranch potatoes, or baked chicken tacos. 

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