Texas Nachos (Printable)

Loaded tortilla chips with spiced beef, melted cheese, and vibrant toppings

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
02 - 7 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Beef Mixture

03 - 9 oz ground beef
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp chili powder
07 - ½ tsp ground cumin
08 - ½ tsp paprika
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
12 - 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, sliced
13 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - ¼ cup sour cream
15 - ¼ cup guacamole or sliced avocado

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F for optimal melting.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 additional minute to bloom the spices, then remove from heat.
05 - Arrange half the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Sprinkle with half the cheese and half the beef mixture. Repeat with remaining chips, cheese, and beef for a double layer.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and immediately top with diced tomato, jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve while hot and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The layered technique ensures every single chip gets covered in melted cheese and seasoned beef
  • These come together in just 30 minutes but taste like they took all afternoon to perfect
02 -
  • Building in two layers instead of one giant pile ensures every single chip gets cheesy coverage
  • Adding fresh vegetables after baking prevents them from becoming watery and sad
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese since pre-shredded varieties contain anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting
  • Spread chips in an even layer rather than mounding them to ensure even heating

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