Super Bowl Loaded Nachos with Beef (Printable)
Crowd-pleasing nachos with seasoned beef, beans, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. Ready in 40 minutes for 6 servings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Beef and Beans
01 - 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade
07 - 1/4 cup water
08 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Assembly
09 - 12 oz sturdy tortilla chips
10 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 - 1 large jalapeño, thinly sliced
13 - 1 medium tomato, diced
14 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
15 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
16 - 1/2 cup sour cream
17 - 1/2 cup prepared guacamole
18 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
19 - Lime wedges for serving
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and add water. Stir to combine. Add black beans and cook until heated through and mixture thickens, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
05 - On a large rimmed baking sheet, spread half the tortilla chips. Spoon half the beef and bean mixture evenly over chips. Sprinkle with half of both cheeses. Repeat layers with remaining chips, beef mixture, and cheeses.
06 - Top with jalapeño slices and black olives.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven. Scatter diced tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro over hot nachos. Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream and guacamole on the side. Garnish with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The double-layering technique ensures every single chip gets coated with toppings, so theres no sad, naked chip disappointment at the bottom of the pile.
- You can prep the beef and bean mixture hours ahead, making game day assembly quick enough that you wont miss the kickoff or the commercials.
02 -
- Never add tomatoes or guacamole before baking or theyll turn into a hot, soggy mess that ruins the entire texture balance of the nachos.
- If serving to a crowd, consider dividing into two separate trays so one can be kept warm in the oven while the first is being devoured.
03 -
- When layering the chips, slightly overlap them like shingles rather than piling them randomly, creating structural integrity that prevents the dreaded nacho collapse.
- Warm your serving platter in the oven for just a minute before transferring the nachos to it, which helps keep everything melty and delicious for much longer.