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Crispy Sheet Pan Loaded Beef Nachos

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A quick and easy sheet pan nachos recipe featuring crispy tortilla chips, perfectly seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and a mountain of fresh toppings. Perfect for parties, game days, or a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean preferred)
  • 6 cups tortilla chips (thick, sturdy)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 jalapeños, sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced (fresh or canned)
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easier cleanup.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the beef evenly.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the beef mixture. Stir to combine.
  5. Spread half your tortilla chips evenly on the sheet pan. Spoon half the beef mixture over the chips, followed by half the black beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, and olives.
  6. Sprinkle half the shredded cheese evenly over the toppings. Then repeat the layering with remaining chips, beef, beans, veggies, and cheese.
  7. Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chips at the edges are crispy and golden.
  8. Remove from oven and scatter chopped cilantro and sliced green onions on top. Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  9. Enjoy while warm and crispy.

Notes

Use thick, sturdy tortilla chips to prevent sogginess. Drain excess fat from beef for better texture. Layer toppings evenly and avoid overcrowding the pan. Add fresh toppings like cilantro and green onions just before serving. For extra crispiness, toast chips separately before layering. Tent with foil if chips brown too quickly. Leftovers keep best refrigerated and reheated in oven to maintain crispness. Can customize with different proteins or make vegetarian/vegan by swapping beef and dairy.

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