Taco Nachos Recipe

Name: Taco Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 cups Mexican blend cheese; 1 (12 ounce) package tortilla chips; 1/2 cup jalapeno, sliced; 1/2 - 3/4 cup salsa; 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans (optional); 1 cup tomatoes, chopped fresh (optional); 1/2 - 3/4 cup green onion, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
2
Drain and mix in taco seasoning mix and water. Continue cooking 5 minutes.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Mix together the beef and jalapeno peppers.
5
Place tortilla chips on a large, microwave safe dish.
6
Spread with re-fried beans (Optional).
7
Top with beef/jalapeno mix, then salsa and then top with cheese.
8
Layer the tortilla chips with beef/jalapeno mix (some tortillas, some beef, some tortillas -- etc).
9
Bake for approximately 10 minutes at 325 degrees, until the cheese has melted into the beef.
10
Once out of the oven, top with additional salsa or tomato and green onions.
11
Serve warm.

1027

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Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs ground beef, 2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, and more.

Yes, 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!

Taco Nachos

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