Nacho Platter Ground Beef Cheese (Print)

Crispy chips layered with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings for a flavorful Tex-Mex dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
02 - 10 oz ground beef
03 - 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 3.5 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 1 large tomato, diced
07 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
08 - 2 spring onions, sliced
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
13 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnishes

16 - 3.5 oz sour cream
17 - 3.5 oz guacamole
18 - 1.75 oz sliced black olives
19 - Fresh cilantro, chopped

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook for 2–3 minutes, breaking up the meat as it browns.
03 - Add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - On a large baking tray, spread half the tortilla chips. Top with half the beef mixture and half the shredded cheeses.
06 - Layer with remaining chips, beef, and cheese.
07 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from the oven. Top with diced tomato, jalapeño, spring onions, black olives, and fresh cilantro.
09 - Serve immediately with sour cream and guacamole on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, including prep time, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings or weeknight comfort food cravings.
  • The seasoned beef mixture tastes even better than restaurant versions, and you can customize the heat level exactly how your family likes it.
02 -
  • Layering chips and beef in two separate layers instead of piling everything at once guarantees every single chip gets coated in seasoned meat and melted cheese.
  • Adding fresh toppings after baking instead of before keeps the tomatoes, onions, and cilantro crisp and vibrant instead of hot and wilted.
03 -
  • Shred your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre-shredded cheese for the smoothest, most velvety melt possible.
  • Let the beef cool slightly before assembling the nachos so the hot meat does not start softening the chips before they even hit the oven.

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