Texas Nachos with Spiced Beef (Printable)
Layers of crispy chips, spiced beef, melted cheese, and vibrant toppings for a satisfying Tex-Mex favorite.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F for baking the nachos.
02 - Heat skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, approximately 4–5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for 1 minute to blend flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
05 - Arrange half the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Evenly distribute half the cheese and half the seasoned beef mixture. Create a second layer with remaining chips, cheese, and beef.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven. Top generously with diced tomato, fresh and pickled jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The double layer technique means zero disappointment chips
- Everything happens in 30 minutes start to finish
02 -
- Dont overload each chip or theyll get soggy before the cheese melts
- Serve straight from the oven while the cheese is at its stretchiest
03 -
- Warm your serving platter in the oven while the nachos bake
- Grate the cheese with the large holes of your box grater