Texas Nachos with Spiced Beef (Printable Version)
Crispy chips topped with spiced beef, melted cheese, and vibrant garnishes.
# What You 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat 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.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 more minute, then set aside.
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 another layer of chips, cheese, and beef.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven. Top with diced tomato, jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The layered approach means every chip gets covered in cheese and beef, not just the top ones
- These come together in 30 minutes flat but taste like they came from a Tex-Mex restaurant
02 -
- Never add fresh toppings before baking or the tomatoes will make the chips soggy and the cilantro will wilt
- Letting the beef mixture cool slightly before layering prevents the bottom chips from steaming
03 -
- Layer everything instead of piling toppings on top so every single chip has flavor
- Sprinkle a little cheese directly on the baking sheet before adding chips to create those crispy cheese edges everyone fights over