The Best Loaded Nachos
Say hello to the easiest appetizer: Loaded Nachos! Corn tortilla chips layered with seasoned beef, onion, tomato, and cheese, then baked in the oven until the cheese is melted. It's the perfect snack to serve to a crowd!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
for the beef:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
for the nachos:
- 1 bag corn tortilla chips approx. 13 oz.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1/3 cup tomato diced
- 1 jalapeño sliced
- 3 tbsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook the beef: add all ingredients to a skillet and cook beef until it's no longer pink. Cook an extra minute or two until any liquid has cooked down; set aside.
- While the beef is cooking, prepare the nachos: line a baking sheet with tortilla chips. Once the beef is cooked, pour it on top of the nachos, then add HALF of the cheese, along with the red onion, tomato and jalapeño. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for approximately 7 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Sprinkle with cilantro and any additional toppings you'd like (think: avocado, sour cream, etc.) and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*The amount you use will largely depend on how many people you're trying to feed. If you want to feed a LOT of people, you'll want to use a whole bag of chips, and divide them between 2 baking sheets
Nutrition
Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 514IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 3mg
