Beef Nachos Jalapenos Cheese (Print Version)
Crispy chips topped with seasoned beef, melted cheeses, and spicy jalapenos for a Tex-Mex inspired treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Mixture
01 - 9 oz ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp chili powder
07 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Nachos Assembly
10 - 7 oz tortilla chips
11 - 5 oz cheddar cheese, grated
12 - 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese, grated
13 - 2 fresh jalapenos, thinly sliced
14 - 2 spring onions, sliced
15 - 1 medium tomato, diced
16 - 2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped (optional)
→ To Serve
17 - Sour cream
18 - Salsa
19 - Guacamole
# How to Cook:
01 - Set oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until fully browned, approximately 5–6 minutes.
04 - Incorporate cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper into the beef mixture; cook an additional 2 minutes before removing from heat.
05 - Lay tortilla chips in an even layer on a large baking tray or ovenproof dish.
06 - Distribute the seasoned beef evenly over the tortilla chips.
07 - Sprinkle grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses uniformly over the beef layer.
08 - Scatter sliced jalapenos, spring onions, and diced tomato across the cheese-covered chips.
09 - Place in preheated oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
10 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander if desired, and serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in 30 minutes flat, which means dinner happens before anyone gets cranky.
- The beef gets seasoned just right so every bite tastes intentional, not rushed.
- Melted cheese meeting crispy chips is basically the definition of comfort food.
02 -
- Soggy chips are the enemy—use sturdy tortilla chips and don't overload with wet toppings before baking, or save some fresh toppings to add after the cheese melts.
- Cheese melt timing matters; 8–10 minutes is the sweet spot where it's gooey but the chips stay crispy underneath.
03 -
- Don't walk away while these bake; set a timer and check around the 7-minute mark so you catch that perfect moment when the cheese is melted but the chips still have structure.
- Warm your serving platter or bring the baking dish straight to the table—nachos cool down fast and lose their magic charm.