Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLocal TacoNachos Recipe

Nachos Recipe

Inspired by Local Taco
Time45m
Serves4

tortilla chips, queso, black beans, ground beef, pico, green onions, sour cream, guacamole

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Chips

Queso

Beans

Ground Beef

Pico de Gallo

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Queso

  1. 1

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and milk. Stir until melted and smooth.

  2. 2

    Add Diced Chiles

    Stir in the diced green chiles and salt. Keep warm on low heat while preparing the other ingredients.

Cook the Ground Beef

  1. 3

    Brown the Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.

  2. 4

    Season the Beef

    Add taco seasoning to the beef, along with a splash of water. Mix well and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Prepare the Pico de Gallo

  1. 5

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes and red onion, and chop the cilantro finely.

  2. 6

    Mix the Pico

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.

Assemble the Nachos

  1. 7

    Layer the Chips

    On a large baking sheet, spread out the tortilla chips evenly.

  2. 8

    Add Toppings

    Layer the cooked ground beef, black beans (drained and rinsed), and queso over the tortilla chips.

  3. 9

    Bake the Nachos

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the nachos for 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.

Serve the Nachos

  1. 10

    Top with Fresh Ingredients

    Remove from the oven and top with pico de gallo, sliced green onions, sour cream, and guacamole.

  2. 11

    Enjoy!

    Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your delicious nachos!

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