Loaded Nachos

Name: Loaded Nachos
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Party
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large bag tortilla chips; 400 g ground beef; 2 tbsp taco seasoning; 1 can black beans, drained; 2 cups shredded cheese; to taste jalapenos, sliced; to serve toppings: salsa, avocado, sour cream

Loaded nachos are a pile of crispy tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese, seasoned beef, beans, and all the toppings. They are the ultimate shareable snack for movie nights and game days. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Mexican Oven Snack Appetizer Family Party Comfort Food Beef Cheese

⏱ 25 min
📊 easy
🍽 Party

Ingredients

1 large bag tortilla chips
400 g ground beef
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 can black beans, drained
2 cups shredded cheese
to taste jalapenos, sliced
to serve toppings: salsa, avocado, sour cream

Instructions

Brown the ground beef, drain, then stir in the taco seasoning with a splash of water.
Preheat the oven to 200C (400F).
Spread half the chips on a baking sheet and top with half the beef, beans, and cheese.

Layer on the remaining chips and toppings.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
Finish with jalapenos, salsa, avocado, and sour cream, then serve immediately.

💡 Chef's tip

Add fresh toppings like salsa, avocado, and sour cream only after baking, so they stay cool and fresh against the warm, melty base.

Layering the chips and toppings in two stages, rather than piling everything on top, ensures every chip gets cheese and toppings instead of just the ones on the surface.