Indulge in crispy tortilla chips topped with savory taco meat and a melty blend of cheeses, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Easy, Party Food
Servings: 6servings
Equipment
Skillet
Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Tortilla Chips
12ouncestortilla chips(1 bag)
Taco Meat
1poundground beef or ground turkeycooked and seasoned as taco meat
1cuppourable nacho cheesestore-bought or homemade
Toppings
½cupsliced black olivesdrained
½cupred onionpeeled and chopped
2piecesjalapeno pepperssliced (seeds optional for less heat)
2cupscheddar cheeseshredded
½cuptomatochopped
Serving Suggestions
sour creamfor serving
guacamolefor serving
1tablespooncilantrochopped
1piecelimecut into wedges
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Taco Meat - Cook ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with taco seasoning.
Step 2: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 3: Assemble the Nachos - Spread tortilla chips on a large baking sheet, sprinkle cooked taco meat, and drizzle nacho cheese over the chips.
Step 4: Add Toppings - Scatter black olives, red onion, and jalapenos on top, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Bake - Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 6: Finishing Touches - Remove from oven, cool slightly, and top with tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For extra crunch, bake the tortilla chips for a few minutes before adding toppings. Experiment with different cheeses for added flavor.