Beef Nachos with Guacamole (Printable)
Crunchy chips with savory beef, melted cheeses, and creamy guacamole for a flavorful Tex-Mex delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Topping
01 - 10.5 oz ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
11 - 2 tbsp water
→ Nacho Base
12 - 7 oz tortilla chips (gluten-free if needed)
13 - 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
14 - 2.5 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
15 - 1 medium tomato, diced
16 - 2 spring onions, sliced
17 - 1 small jalapeño, sliced (optional)
→ Guacamole
18 - 2 ripe avocados
19 - 1 small lime, juiced
20 - 1 small tomato, finely diced
21 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
22 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
23 - 1/4 tsp salt
24 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
# Step-by-step:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and water. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large baking tray.
06 - Spoon cooked beef mixture over the chips. Sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
07 - Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Halve avocados, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a bowl. Mash with lime juice. Stir in diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper until combined.
09 - Remove nachos from oven. Top with diced tomato, spring onions, and jalapeño slices if using.
10 - Serve immediately with fresh guacamole on the side or dolloped on top.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan and one baking sheet meaning less cleanup and more eating
- The seasoned beef brings so much flavor you might skip the extra toppings entirely
02 -
- Letting the beef mixture cool slightly before spreading it helps prevent the chips from getting soggy
- Mashing the avocado with lime juice immediately is the only way to keep it bright green
03 -
- Warm your chips in the oven for 3 minutes before adding toppings to ensure maximum crunch
- Sprinkle cheese directly on the tray first, then chips, then more cheese to create a delicious crispy cheese layer on the bottom