Nacho Platter Ground Beef Cheese (Printable)

Crispy chips topped with spiced beef, cheddar and Monterey Jack, plus fresh vegetables and creamy sides.

# What You Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
02 - 10 oz ground beef
03 - 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 3.5 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 1 large tomato, diced
07 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
08 - 2 spring onions, sliced
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
13 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnishes

16 - 3.5 oz sour cream
17 - 3.5 oz guacamole
18 - 1.75 oz sliced black olives
19 - Fresh cilantro, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F for optimal melting.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook for 2–3 minutes, breaking up the meat as it browns.
03 - Add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - On a large baking tray, spread half the tortilla chips. Top with half the beef mixture and half the shredded cheeses.
06 - Layer with remaining chips, beef, and cheese.
07 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from the oven. Top with diced tomato, jalapeño, spring onions, black olives, and fresh cilantro.
09 - Serve immediately with sour cream and guacamole on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The seasoned beef brings so much more flavor than plain melted cheese alone
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes for hungry crowds
  • Each chip gets loaded with toppings instead of the bare ones at the bottom
02 -
  • Building in two layers ensures every chip gets toppings instead of a plain chip graveyard at the bottom
  • The beef mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated then reheated before assembling
  • Don't skip the fresh toppings they're what balance all that rich cheese and seasoned meat
03 -
  • Sprinkle a handful of cheese directly on the baking sheet before adding chips to prevent sticking
  • Let the beef mixture cool slightly before layering so it doesn't make the chips soggy

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