Description
These Sheet Pan Nachos with Ground Beef are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or meal, perfect for gatherings or casual dinners. Crispy tortilla chips are layered with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, melted Mexican cheese, and spicy jalapeños, then baked until bubbly and topped with fresh pico de gallo, sour cream, and cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz tortilla chips (restaurant style)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 16 oz refried beans
- 4 cups Mexican cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers (sliced)
Toppings
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. This step ensures your nachos bake evenly without sticking.
- Brown Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even browning and no large clumps.
- Season and Simmer: Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the browned beef, then pour in 1/4 cup water and add the refried beans. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer Mixture: Bring the beef and bean mixture to a light simmer, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly. Once simmering, turn off the heat and set aside.
- Layer Nachos: On the prepared baking sheet, spread half of the tortilla chips in an even layer. Spoon half of the beef and bean mixture over the chips, then sprinkle half of the shredded Mexican cheese and sliced jalapeño peppers on top. Repeat with the remaining chips, beef mixture, cheese, and jalapeños in another even layer.
- Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the nachos are heated through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and immediately top with fresh pico de gallo, dollops of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for a burst of flavor. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious sheet pan nachos!
Notes
- Use restaurant-style tortilla chips for the best crunch and sturdiness to hold the toppings.
- Taco seasoning can be store-bought or homemade depending on your preference.
- Adjust jalapeño peppers according to your preferred level of spiciness.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat or extra beans.
- Serve immediately after baking to prevent the chips from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Sheet Pan Nachos, Ground Beef Nachos, Mexican Nachos, Easy Nachos Recipe, Mexican Cheese Nachos, Party Appetizers
