appetizer
Easy Sheet Pan Nachos
Crunchy tortilla chips, spicy beef, and plenty of ooey-gooey cheese—no wonder nachos are always a crowd pleaser. Mix and match classic toppings to create your own signature appetizer.
Servings:
6
Total Time:
25m
Prep Time:
15m
Cooking Time:
10m
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons (or 1.27-oz pack) taco seasoning
- 1 bag tortilla chips (13 ounces)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Topping options
- Canned black beans
- Corn kernels
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced red onion
- Black olives
- Jalapenos
- Fresh cilantro
Preparation Instructions
- Prepare to bake—Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Brown the beef—In a large ceramic non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook beef until evenly browned. Drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Bake the nachos—Place tortilla chips in a single layer on roasting pan—if you have a few overlapping chips, that’s ok. Top with ground beef, beans, and corn, then sprinkle cheese evenly over nachos. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Garnish and serve—Add any additional toppings you like and serve with a side of guacamole, sour cream, salsa, or all three!
Tips
DIY Taco Seasoning
Skip the packaged blends and make your taco seasoning that’s ready to go whenever you need it. Simply mix together 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Store in an airtight container.
Make it Easier
Our GreenPan Ceramic Nonstick Roasting Pan effortlessly release cheesy nachos, and the extra nonstick coating makes cleanup incredibly quick and simple.
