Spicy Beef Nachos Supreme (Printable)
Crispy chips layered with spicy beef, melted cheese, fresh veggies, and creamy guacamole, perfect for gatherings or a hearty bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Spicy Beef
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon 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 teaspoons chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for extra heat
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 cup tomato sauce
→ For the Nachos
13 - 10 ounces 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
→ For the Fresh Guacamole
20 - 2 ripe avocados
21 - 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
22 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
23 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
24 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
25 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
26 - 1/4 teaspoon 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.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño for 2-3 minutes until softened.
03 - Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Set aside.
05 - Arrange tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter.
06 - Evenly spoon the spicy beef over the chips. Sprinkle with black beans, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - While nachos bake, make the guacamole: In a bowl, mash avocados, then gently mix in tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
09 - Remove nachos from the oven. Top with diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.
10 - Serve immediately with fresh guacamole and your choice of optional toppings.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spicy beef seasoning blend has been perfected through years of taste testing and creates that restaurant quality flavor you crave
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen
- The homemade guacamole alone has converted five self proclaimed avocado haters in my circle
02 -
- Soggy nachos are heartbreaking, so serve immediately after baking and do not let them sit longer than 5 minutes
- Layering chips, meat, and cheese in two separate batches prevents those sad toppingless bottom chips
- The guacamole benefits from sitting for 10 minutes before serving, letting flavors meld together
03 -
- Mixing a handful of chips directly into the spicy beef before layering helps season every single chip
- Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly than cold cheese straight from the fridge