Beef Nachos Jalapenos Cheese (Print Version)
Tortilla chips layered with spicy beef, jalapenos, and melted cheese for a savory Tex-Mex snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 9 oz ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp chili powder
07 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Nachos
10 - 7 oz tortilla chips
11 - 5 oz cheddar cheese, grated
12 - 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese, grated
13 - 2 fresh jalapenos, thinly sliced
14 - 2 spring onions, sliced
15 - 1 medium tomato, diced
16 - 2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped (optional)
→ To Serve
17 - Sour cream
18 - Salsa
19 - Guacamole
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté finely chopped onion and minced garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Incorporate ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper into the beef. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, then remove skillet from heat.
05 - Arrange tortilla chips evenly on a large baking tray or in an ovenproof dish.
06 - Distribute the cooked beef mixture evenly over the tortilla chips.
07 - Sprinkle grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the beef, then scatter thinly sliced jalapenos, spring onions, and diced tomato evenly on top.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
09 - Remove from the oven, optionally sprinkle with fresh chopped coriander, and serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes, no fussy techniques or long ingredient lists.
- The seasoned beef is where the real magic happens—it tastes like you spent hours developing it.
- Everyone eats straight from the same dish, which somehow makes food taste better.
02 -
- Don't overload the chips before baking or they'll turn soggy instead of crispy—the toppings should feel generous but not excessive.
- Room temperature ingredients cook more evenly, so let your cheese sit out for a few minutes before grating. It spreads across the chips without clumping.
03 -
- If you want extra heat, add sliced fresh jalapenos to the raw beef mixture and let them cook into the spices for a more integrated flavor rather than just spicy-hot.
- Warm your serving platter in the oven while everything cooks so the nachos stay hotter longer once they're on the table.