Spicy Beef Nachos Supreme (Printable)
A vibrant platter of crispy chips topped with spicy beef, melted cheese, fresh tomatoes, and creamy guacamole.
# What You'll Need:
→ Spicy Beef Filling
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 jalapeño, finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat
06 - 2 tsp chili powder
07 - 1 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/4 cup tomato sauce
→ Nachos Assembly
13 - 10 oz tortilla chips
14 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
16 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
17 - 1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
18 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
19 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
→ Fresh Guacamole
20 - 2 ripe avocados
21 - 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
22 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
23 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
24 - 1 tbsp lime juice
25 - 1/4 tsp salt
26 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
27 - Sour cream
28 - Fresh cilantro leaves
29 - Pickled jalapeños
30 - Hot sauce
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F for optimal cheese melting.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld together. Remove from heat.
05 - Arrange tortilla chips evenly across a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter, creating a solid foundation.
06 - Spoon the seasoned beef evenly over the chips. Scatter black beans across the surface.
07 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese generously over the beef and beans.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and beginning to brown at the edges.
09 - While nachos bake, mash avocados in a bowl. Gently fold in tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper until combined but still chunky.
10 - Remove nachos from oven. Top immediately with diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.
11 - Serve hot with fresh guacamole and optional toppings such as sour cream, extra cilantro, pickled jalapeños, or hot sauce.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade spice blend hits different than store-bought seasoning
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes with minimal prep
- The guacamole is so fresh you'll want to eat it straight with a spoon
02 -
- Don't overload the chips with toppings before baking or they'll get soggy in spots
- Let the beef cool slightly before layering or it'll make the chips soft underneath
- The guacamole needs to be made right before serving for the freshest taste
03 -
- Warm your serving platter in the oven while the nachos bake so everything stays hot longer
- Set up a toppings bar and let people build their own perfect bites