Texas Nachos (Printable)

Layers of crispy chips, seasoned beef, and melted cheese topped with fresh vegetables and creamy sides.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

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

→ Seasoned 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 black pepper to taste

→ Fresh Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F for optimal melting.
02 - Heat skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook 4–5 minutes until browned, breaking apart clumps. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Sauté 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 additional minute to bloom spices. Remove from heat.
05 - Arrange half the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet. Top with half the cheese and half the seasoned beef. Repeat layers with remaining chips, cheese, and beef.
06 - Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and beginning to brown at edges.
07 - Remove from oven. Scatter with diced tomato, fresh and pickled jalapeños, cilantro. Dollop with sour cream and guacamole. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The layers stay crispy instead of getting soggy like restaurant nachos that sit too long
  • You can customize the spice level and toppings for everyone at the table
02 -
  • Do not overload each chip or the bottom layer will get soggy before the cheese melts
  • Let the beef cool slightly before layering or the hot meat will make the chips limp immediately
03 -
  • Use a baking sheet with raised edges so the cheese does not drip onto your oven floor
  • Sprinkle a handful of cheese directly on the baking sheet before adding chips to create those delicious crispy cheese edges everyone fights over

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