Description
Mouthwatering Easy Cheesy Beef Nachos deliver a fiesta of flavors straight from Mexican cuisine. Crisp tortilla chips layered with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty toppings promise delicious comfort you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Tortilla chips
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 ½ tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
Aromatics and Garnish:
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Pickled jalapeños, for garnish
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese by shredding it into fine, uniform pieces and set aside for later use.
- Heat a pan over medium flame and add a light coating of oil, then quickly sauté onions until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pan and allow it to release its aromatic oils for approximately one minute.
- Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it into small, even crumbles with a spatula and cooking until it’s partially browned.
- Incorporate dry seasonings into the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution and maximum flavor infusion.
- Continue cooking the beef until it reaches a complete golden-brown state and is fully cooked through.
- Pour soy sauce and sprinkle sugar over the meat, mixing carefully to create a rich, caramelized coating.
- Tilt the pan to isolate excess cooking grease, then carefully remove it using an absorbent paper towel or designated grease container.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle medium-low setting and sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella evenly across the meat.
- Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, allowing the cheese to melt into a smooth, creamy layer.
- Spread crisp tortilla chips across a large serving plate in an overlapping pattern.
- Gently transfer the melted cheese-covered beef mixture atop the chips, ensuring even coverage.
- Finish by garnishing with tangy pickled jalapeños and fresh cilantro leaves for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Use freshly shredded cheese from block varieties for smoother melting and better flavor compared to pre-shredded options.
- Grease Management: Tilting the pan helps separate excess fat, preventing soggy nachos and reducing unnecessary oil consumption.
- Seasoning Balance: Adjust spices according to personal preference, considering heat levels and individual taste sensitivities.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap ground beef
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg