Fajita Nachos Recipe
Crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, jalapeños, and your choice of meat.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Cheese Topping
Meat Choices
Toppings
Spices
Method
Preparation of Meat
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or diced chicken breast. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes for ground beef, 7-10 minutes for chicken).
- 2
- 3
Season the Mixture
Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
Assembling the Nachos
- 4
Layer the Chips
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a large baking sheet, spread out the tortilla chips in an even layer.
- 5
Add Meat Mixture
Evenly distribute the cooked meat and vegetable mixture over the tortilla chips.
- 6
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese generously over the top.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Nachos
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Final Toppings
- 8
Add Toppings
Remove from the oven and immediately top with jalapeños, dollops of sour cream, guacamole, and sprinkle fresh cilantro.
- 9
Serve
Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the nachos.
