A crowd-pleasing platter of crispy chips, seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh vibrant toppings.
# Components:
→ Beef Mixture
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp chili powder
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper
09 - ½ cup water
→ Nachos Assembly
10 - 10 oz sturdy tortilla chips
11 - 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
12 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
13 - 1 medium tomato, diced
14 - ½ cup pickled jalapeño slices
15 - ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
16 - ½ cup sour cream
17 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 1 medium avocado, diced (optional)
19 - 2 green onions, sliced
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart, for about 5 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
04 - Incorporate chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add water, then simmer until most liquid evaporates, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread tortilla chips evenly across the prepared sheet pan.
06 - Spoon the seasoned beef evenly over the chips; then sprinkle black beans and cheese on top.
07 - Place the pan in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven. Immediately top with diced tomato, jalapeños, olives, green onions, cilantro, and avocado if using. Drizzle with sour cream or serve on the side. Serve hot.
