Texas Nachos (Printable)
Crispy chips topped with spiced beef, melted cheese, and vibrant toppings for easy entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ Main Components
01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
02 - 7 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Beef Mixture
03 - 9 oz ground beef
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp chili powder
07 - ½ tsp ground cumin
08 - ½ tsp paprika
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
12 - 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, sliced
13 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - ¼ cup sour cream
15 - ¼ cup guacamole or sliced avocado
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 more minute, then set aside.
05 - Arrange half the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Sprinkle with half the cheese and half the beef mixture. Repeat with another layer of chips, cheese, and beef.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven. Top with diced tomato, jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The secret layer technique means nobody fights over the naked chips at the bottom
- You can prep everything ahead and just melt when guests arrive
02 -
- Never add cold toppings until after baking or the cheese will not melt properly
- Let the beef cool slightly before layering or hot juice will make your chips limp immediately
03 -
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to catch any cheese overflow and make cleanup easier
- If your chips are stale, bake them at 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes before layering