Beef Nachos Jalapenos Cheese (Printable Version)
Crispy chips layered with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh jalapenos for a flavorful Tex-Mex snack.
# What You Need:
→ Meat
01 - 9 oz ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1-2 fresh jalapenos, thinly sliced (plus extra for garnish)
05 - 2 tomatoes, diced (optional, for topping)
06 - 2 spring onions, sliced (for garnish)
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Cheese
12 - 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 3.5 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Chips & Extras
14 - 7 oz tortilla chips
15 - 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
16 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
17 - Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking up with a spoon.
03 - Add onion and garlic; sauté until the onion is soft and beef is browned, about 3 more minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add half the jalapeno slices. Cook for 1-2 minutes for flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet or ovenproof platter.
06 - Spoon the cooked beef mixture evenly over the chips.
07 - Sprinkle both cheeses generously over the beef and chips. Add remaining jalapeno slices on top.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
09 - Remove from oven. Top with diced tomatoes, spring onions, and cilantro. Serve hot with sour cream and lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spice blend on the beef creates this incredible aroma that draws people into your kitchen before youve even announced foods ready
- Layering ingredients instead of piling them means every single chip gets covered in cheese and meat flavor
- This recipe scales up effortlessly, so youre never caught off guard when unexpected friends show up
02 -
- Dont skip draining the beef fat if your chips are thin, or theyll get soggy before the cheese even melts
- Lemon juice squeezed over the top right before serving cuts through all that rich cheese and wakes up every flavor
03 -
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly before assembling so your chips dont start wilting too early
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for cleanup that takes literally ten seconds