Ground Beef Nacho Recipe

5 from 1 vote

As a popular appetizer or main course, nachos can be prepared in many different ways. We show you how to make easy nachos with ground beef. Enjoy!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Snack, Super Bowl Food

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Servings: servings

Calories: 1344kcal

½ pound ground beef
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 ounces tortilla chips 1 small bag; or plantain chips
1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
1 small red onion diced
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons unsweetened nut milk or water
1 cup salsa
1 large avocado cut into chunks
2 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro
Optional Toppings Sliced black olives, pickled jalapeno, radish slices, and any other nacho toppings you enjoy

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside. Line a plate with paper towels, and set aside.
In a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Add the cumin, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne, and mix well to combine. Transfer the meat to the paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Spread the tortilla chips or plantain chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Top with the beef mixture, black beans, red onion, and cheese. Bake in oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the beans and onions are warmed through.
While nachos are baking, whisk together the sour cream and milk or water until smooth. Set aside.
Remove nachos from the oven, then top with salsa, avocado, cilantro, and any other toppings you like.
Drizzle the nachos with the sour cream mixture. Serve immediately.

You can swap in premade taco seasoning for the spices. Just use half a packet (or 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons).