Texas Nachos Tex-Mex Style (Print Version)

Crispy chips topped with spiced beef, melted cheese, and vibrant garnishes

# Ingredient List:

→ Main Components

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
02 - 7 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Beef Mixture

03 - 9 oz ground beef
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp chili powder
07 - ½ tsp ground cumin
08 - ½ tsp paprika
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Fresh Toppings

10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, sliced (optional)
13 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Creamy Toppings

14 - ¼ cup sour cream
15 - ¼ cup guacamole or sliced avocado

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F for optimal melting.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook 4–5 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef. Sauté 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 additional minute to blend flavors, then set aside.
05 - Spread half the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet. Top with half the cheese and half the beef mixture. Repeat with remaining chips, cheese, and beef.
06 - Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven. Top immediately with diced tomato, jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The layering technique ensures every single chip gets coated in melted cheese and seasoned beef
  • You can prep everything ahead and just bake when guests arrive
  • Its infinitely customizable based on what your crowd loves
02 -
  • Never skip the layering step or youll end up with bare chips and disappointing bites
  • The beef mixture can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated before layering
  • Let the nachos rest for about 2 minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for the easiest cleanup ever
  • Warm your serving platter in the oven while the nachos bake so everything stays hot longer

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