Ultimate Game Night Loaded Nachos
These Ultimate Game Night Loaded Nachos are packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, salsa, and black beans, perfect for sharing. Quickly assembled and baked, they are an ideal crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Oven
- Oven-safe platter or baking sheet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag Tortilla Chips sturdy, thick-cut
- 1 pound Ground Beef lean ground beef (or other protein)
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning (1 ounce) or blend of 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 cup Salsa your favorite mild or medium
- 1 can Canned Black Beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
- 1/4 cup Jalapeños sliced (fresh or pickled, optional)
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Diced tomatoes
- Red onion
- Cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, then drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmering for 5 minutes until absorbed.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread half the tortilla chips on a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
- Evenly spoon half of the seasoned beef, salsa, black beans, and jalapeños over the chips. Repeat with the remaining chips, cheese, meat, salsa, and black beans for a second layer.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately with your favorite optional toppings.
Notes
For extra crispiness, lightly toast the tortilla chips in the oven for a few minutes before adding toppings. Feel free to customize with your preferred protein like shredded chicken or vegetarian options.