Beef Nachos With Spicy Chili Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Beef Nachos With Spicy Chili Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef; 1/2 Onion, Finely Diced; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 2 cups Whole Milk; 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated; 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese, Grated; 2 Tablespoons Sriracha Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 bag (12 Oz. Size) Your Favorite Tortilla Chips; 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Grated; Sour Cream; Green Onions; Chopped Tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Beef
1/2 Onion, Finely Diced
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
2 cups Whole Milk
1/4 cups Unsalted Butter
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1 cup Colby Jack Cheese, Grated
2 Tablespoons Sriracha Sauce
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 bag (12 Oz. Size) Your Favorite Tortilla Chips
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Grated
Sour Cream
Green Onions
Chopped Tomatoes

1
For the taco meat: Add the olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat.
2
Add onions, and saute for 3 minutes.
3
Add beef and seasoning, and brown and crumble meat until cooked through.
4
Drain all of the fat very well.
5
For the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
6
Sprinkle the flour over the top, stirring constantly until a thick paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Slowly add the milk to the flour and butter roux in a steady stream, whisking constantly.
8
Continue cooking, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
9
You will have a basic white sauce at this point.
10
Add the cheeses, whisking constantly until it is melted.
11
Add the Sriracha sauce, chili powder and cayenne pepper.
12
Taste, then add salt and pepper to taste.
13
Add more cayenne and or Sriracha sauce if you want it more spicy.
14
Keep on low heat, stirring occasionally until ready to use.
15
Turn your oven broiler on low.
16
Lay out your tortilla chips in a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
17
Spoon the taco meat all around the chips.
18
Next pour the cheese sauce all over the chips and beef.
19
Now add the rest of your grated cheddar cheese.
20
Broil for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
21
Top with the rest of your toppings.
22
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Beef, 1/2 Onion, Finely Diced, 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, and more.

Yes, Beef Nachos With Spicy Chili Cheese Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef Nachos With Spicy Chili Cheese Sauce

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