Mini Taco Nachos Recipe

Name: Mini Taco Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 red onion, diced; 2 serrano peppers, minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste); salt, to taste; 1/4 cup beer; 1 bunch green onion, sliced; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 (12 1/4 ounce) bag Tostitos Scoops

Servings: persons

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 red onion, diced
2 serrano peppers, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon onion powder (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
salt, to taste
1/4 cup beer
1 bunch green onion, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (12 1/4 ounce) bag Tostitos Scoops

1
Brown ground beef in a large skillet until browned and cooked through. Drain grease if necessary. Add onions and peppers and saute with meat until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
2
Sprinkle seasonings (chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and salt) on meat mixture. Add beer and stir until mixture is combined and slightly reduced.
3
***At this point, you could store meat mixture in the fridge until ready to use or allow mixture to cool slightly before starting nacho assembly. ***You could also skip those first 2 steps if you have leftover taco meat!
4
Line baking sheets with aluminum foil that's been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
5
Spread out tortilla chips on baking sheet in rows. (I can usually get about 7 rows of 5 on each baking sheet).
6
Fill each tortilla chip with 1-2 teaspoons of meat mixture. Then top each chip with 1-2 teaspoons of shredded cheese. Finally, sprinkle green onions on top of cheese.
7
Bake at 375 degrees for 5-7 minutes.
8
Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and/or hot sauce!

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 red onion, diced, 2 serrano peppers, minced, 2 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Mini Taco Nachos falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mini Taco Nachos

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