Crispy Beef Nachos
Ground beef seasoned with chili powder and cumin piled on tortilla chips with melted cheese, jalapeños, and sour cream. Ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 8 oz tortilla chips
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup jalapeños, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
- 2
Stir in chili powder and cumin until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Spread tortilla chips on a large plate or shallow baking dish in a single layer.
- 4
Spoon seasoned beef over the chips, then scatter cheese and jalapeños on top.
- 5
Microwave uncovered for 2 minutes until cheese melts, or broil 3 inches from the heat for 2–3 minutes.
- 6
Drizzle sour cream over the nachos and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- large plate or baking dish
- microwave or oven broiler
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