Jul 14 2026

Nachos Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Tortilla chips topped with meat chili, cheese, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, scallions, peppers, onions, and fresh cilantro. Served with sour cream and salsa.

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Chips

Sauces

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat Chili

    In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened (about 3-4 minutes).

  2. 2

    Cook the Ground Beef

    Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.

  3. 3

    Add Chili Ingredients

    Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Assemble the Nachos

  1. 4

    Layer the Chips

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). On a large baking sheet, spread the tortilla chips in an even layer.

  2. 5

    Add Chili and Cheese

    Spoon the meat chili evenly over the tortilla chips, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.

  3. 6

    Bake the Nachos

    Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Final Toppings

  1. 7

    Add Fresh Toppings

    Remove the nachos from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, sliced scallions, diced bell pepper, and fresh cilantro.

  2. 8

    Serve with Sauces

    Serve the nachos hot with sour cream and salsa on the side.

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