Crispy chips with spiced beef, melted cheese, beans, and fresh garnishes for easy and flavorful sharing.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Beef mixture
01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
09 - ½ cup water
→ Nachos assembly
10 - 10 ounces 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, for about 5 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
04 - Incorporate chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir well.
05 - Add water and simmer for 3–4 minutes until most liquid evaporates, then remove from heat.
06 - Arrange tortilla chips evenly on the prepared pan, spoon beef mixture over chips, then layer black beans and shredded cheese.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven and immediately top with diced tomato, jalapeños, olives, green onions, cilantro, and avocado if desired.
09 - Drizzle sour cream over the nachos or serve it on the side.
10 - Serve warm directly from the pan and enjoy.
