Jun 09 2026

Taco Nacho Recipe

Time45m
Serves6

Loaded with taco beef, white queso, shredded cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños, guacamole and taco sauce

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Ingredients

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Taco Beef

Method

Prepare Taco Beef

  1. 1

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, for about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Taco Seasoning

    Drain excess fat from the skillet. Add taco seasoning and water to the beef. Stir well and let simmer for about 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

Make White Queso

  1. 3

    Melt the Cheese

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white cheese and milk. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and smooth.

  2. 4

    Add Jalapeños and Thicken

    Stir in the finely chopped jalapeños. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry and add it to the cheese mixture. Stir until the queso thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Assemble Taco Nachos

  1. 5

    Layer Ingredients

    On a large platter or baking sheet, spread a layer of tortilla chips as the base.

  2. 6

    Add Taco Beef

    Evenly distribute the prepared taco beef over the tortilla chips.

  3. 7

    Drizzle White Queso

    Pour the warm white queso over the taco beef.

  4. 8

    Top with Shredded Cheese

    Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top.

  5. 9

    Add Fresh Toppings

    Finish by adding shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, guacamole, and taco sauce to your liking.

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