Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Cheese Nachos Recipes Super Nachos 4.8 (158) 103 Reviews 72 Photos These homemade nachos are great for game day. This recipe makes a huge meal-sized tray of nachos loaded with taco-seasoned ground beef, refried beans, salsa, jalapeños, and cheese. By Melanie Updated on January 31, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 72 72 72 72 72 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts The secret to perfectly crispy homemade nachos? Your oven’s broiler! This crowd-pleasing recipe is foolproof — and it’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings. How to Make Nachos You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: What Goes On Nachos? These nachos are topped with seasoned ground beef, shredded Cheddar cheese, canned refried beans, chopped tomatoes, canned black olives, salsa, sour cream, green onions, and sliced jalapeño peppers. Other delicious options include shredded chicken, barbacoa, guacamole, cotija cheese, corn, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, diced onions, pickled red onions, and/or black beans. Allrecipes Magazine How to Make Nachos In the Oven Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade nachos: Cook and season the ground beef on the stove.Spread the tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top the chips with cheese, beans, and beef. Broil until the cheese is melted. Top with olives, salsa, sour cream, green onions, and jalapeños. How to Store Leftover Nachos Nachos don’t make the best leftovers, as the tortilla chips will get soggy quickly. If you do have leftover assembled nachos, though, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Make-Ahead Tip If you want to cut down on prep time, you can prepare the beef a day or two in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. How to Reheat Nachos Reheat nachos in the oven (not the microwave) for the best results. Spread them in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet, then bake at 350 degrees F until the nachos are thoroughly hot. Adding a sprinkle of shredded cheese before reheating can help the nachos taste fresher. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Simple, easy to whip together and so flavorful,” says Lory Munoz. “Used red onion instead of green onion. Will definitely make it again.” “Super easy,” according to Tessla28. “Plus you can add any extra toppings you want. I added my favorite cabbage salsa to the top!” “These nachos are the absolute best I've ever had,” raves Chenyne. “So easy to make. Soooooo filling! This will always be my go to recipes for nachos!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients aluminum foil 1 pound ground beef ¾ cup water 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (18 ounce) package restaurant-style tortilla chips 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or more to taste 1 (15.5 ounce) can refried beans 1 (10 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained and chopped 1 cup salsa 1 cup sour cream, or more to taste 4 green onions, diced 1 (4 ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers, drained Directions Preheat the oven broiler. Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Gather all ingredients. Allredipes/Will Dickey Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir in water and taco seasoning mix; simmer until beef mixture has thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Allredipes/Will Dickey Spread tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Top with Cheddar cheese, then dot with refried beans and ground beef mixture. Allrecipes/Will Dickey Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Top nachos with olives, salsa, sour cream, green onions, and jalapeño peppers. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 432 Calories 25g Fat 40g Carbs 15g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 432 % Daily Value * Total Fat 25g 31% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 44mg 15% Sodium 1081mg 47% Total Carbohydrate 40g 14% Dietary Fiber 6g 20% Total Sugars 2g Protein 15g 30% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Calcium 212mg 16% Iron 3mg 19% Potassium 399mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved