Loaded Beef Nachos

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I’ve made many, many plates of loaded nachos before settling on this version. Many variations are possible, and I have personally made them vegetarian, turkey, and beef. I load them with sour cream, salsa, sliced olives, jalapenos, and chopped green onion, but all these toppings are optional - use what you like.

By tenastic66
Updated on December 12, 2023
Loaded beef nachos topped with sour cream, jalapenos and olives
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Taco Seasoning:

  • 5 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon oregano leaves

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Nachos:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO-TEL®)

  • 1 (15 ounce) can Mexican-style corn (optional)

  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as needed

  • 4 ounces tortilla chips, or as needed

Toppings (optional):

  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)

  • 1/2 cup salsa (optional)

  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos (optional)

  • 1/4 cup green onion

Directions

  1. For taco seasoning, stir paprika, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion and green pepper; cook and stir with oil and juices from browned meat until much of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes more.

  3. Stir 1/2 can diced tomatoes with chilies and Mexican-style corn into skillet. Season beef mixture to taste with prepared taco seasoning mix.

  4. Stir together the remaining 1/2 can diced tomatoes with chilies and refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High until heated through, stirring every 30 seconds, 1 to 3 minutes.

  5. To assemble nachos, lay half of tortilla chips in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate, then drop teaspoons of refried beans onto chips, followed by meat mixture and shredded cheese. Repeat with remaining chips, beans, meat, and cheese to make a second layer.

  6. Microwave on High until cheese is melted and nachos are warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Top with sour cream, salsa, olives, jalapenos, and green onion as desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

817 Calories
46g Fat
56g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 817
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 1970mg 86%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 48g 97%
Vitamin C 67mg 75%
Calcium 380mg 29%
Iron 8mg 44%
Potassium 1421mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.