ULTIMATE NACHO RECIPE
This is the Ultimate Nacho Recipe! Crispy chips with melted cheese, ground beef, refried beans, and all of your favorite toppings.
Author: Thestayathomechef/Photo credit to thestayathomechef.com
Ingredients
- 16 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 15 ounce can refried beans
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Additional Topping Ideas:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup guacamole
- ⅓ cup sliced olives
- ½ cup fresh salsa
- ⅓ cup roughly chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced or pickled jalapenos
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup sliced green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in ground beef. Use a spoon to break up the meat and cook 8 to 10 minutes until beef is fully cooked through. Drain excess grease. Add in taco seasoning, stir, and cook 60-90 seconds.
- Pour in water and add in refried beans. Stir to combine and cook until heated through. Keep warm.
- Spread chips out onto a baking sheet (or other desired oven-safe baking dish including a 9x13 pan, cast iron skillet, or even a pie plate).
- Sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese over the chips. Dot with the beef and bean mixture. Top with remaining 2 cups of cheese.
- Bake in the 350 degree oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from heat and add additional toppings as desired. Serve warm.
