Loaded Beef Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips piled high with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and jalapeños — ready in 15 minutes. Pure Tex-Mex comfort on a sheet pan.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 32g

Ingredients
- 6 oz tortilla chips
- ½ lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños
- 2 tbsp sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Brown ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Spread tortilla chips on a sheet pan in a single layer.
- 4
Top chips with seasoned beef, then scatter cheese and jalapeños over everything.
- 5
Broil 4 inches from heat until cheese melts and edges char slightly, ~3 minutes.
- 6
Top with a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- sheet pan
- broiler
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