Spicy Beef Nachos Supreme (Printable Version)
Crispy chips topped with spicy beef, melted cheese, and fresh guacamole for a flavorful snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Spicy Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
06 - 2 tsp chili powder
07 - 1 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/4 cup tomato sauce
→ For the Nachos
13 - 10 oz 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 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
23 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
24 - 1 tbsp lime juice
25 - 1/4 tsp salt
26 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
27 - Sour cream
28 - Fresh cilantro leaves
29 - Pickled jalapeños
30 - Hot sauce
# Step-by-Step:
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 beef seasoning creates this smoky, slightly sweet heat that keeps everyone reaching for just one more handful
- Homemade guacamole is infinitely better than store-bought and takes maybe three minutes to throw together
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
02 -
- The single biggest mistake is using thin, fragile chips that turn to mush under all those toppings
- Dont skip the double layering technique or youll end up with naked chips at the bottom
- Guacamole needs to be made right before serving or it will start to discolor
03 -
- Let the beef cool slightly before assembling or it will make your chips steam and lose their crunch
- If youre feeding a crowd, make two smaller pans instead of one giant one so everyone gets the good stuff from the edges