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Loaded Beef Nachos

Loaded Beef Nachos Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 8 oz sturdy tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (mix of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeño slices
  • Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt; cook 1 minute, then drain fat.
  2. Set broiler to high and place rack 6 inches from heat. On a rimmed baking sheet, layer half the chips, half the beef, and 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining chips, beef, and cheese.
  3. Broil until cheese is bubbly and chip edges just start to toast, 4 to 6 minutes, watching closely.
  4. Remove from oven and immediately top with sour cream, salsa, avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve right away.

Notes

The chip amount is flexible; use whatever fills your baking sheet in a single layer. A half-sheet pan works perfectly for 4 servings. If your broiler runs hot, check at 3 minutes to avoid burning.