Classic Nachos
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Oh nachos, how I love thee! These Classic Nachos are made with a combo of ground beef, homemade roasted green chile salsa, and Bush’s Black Beans. Then the magic mountain is topped with shredded Monterey jack cheese and baked.
After the nachos are baked and the cheese is melted, I finish with green onions and jalapeños and set out tomatoes, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for garnishing.
Tailgating might look and feel a little different, but that doesn’t mean the party’s over. Take the baking sheet straight from the oven to your coffee table and let everyone enjoy nachos family style while enjoying the big game.
What Are Topping Options For Nachos?
I love classic toppings for nachos, but feel free to use your imagination and find your own favorite toppings.
Beef and Beans
My recipe is made with a mixture of ground beef and black beans. If you want a lighter protein, feel free to use ground turkey or chicken.
For convenience, I used a can of Bush’s Black Beans. Feel free to use pinto beans if you prefer.
Cheese
I love the flavor of melted Monterey jack cheese. For a shortcut you can purchase pre-shredded cheese, but it just doesn’t melt the same as when you freshly shred a block of cheese.
If you like spicy cheese, try pepper jack or habanero cheese.
Salsa
I included homemade salsa in the bean and meat mixture, but feel free to add a little extra spicy salsa or a mild pico de gallo as a topping!
More Nacho Toppings
Some of my favorite classic toppings are guacamole, sour cream, green onions, sliced jalapeños, diced onions, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
Here are some other options:
- pickled red onions
- shredded lettuce
- sliced olives
Shortcut Tips
Pre-Shredded Cheese
It’s totally easier to buy a bag of pre-shredded cheese, but let me tell you why it’s best to grate your own cheese. When you buy a block of cheese and grate it, it melts more smoothly, you get more for your money, and – to be totally honest – it just tastes better.
Store-Bought Salsa
I’ll let you slide on this one. If you truly have a favorite store-bought salsa, use that in your mixture and/or as a topping.
How to Make Easy Classic Nachos
In a large skillet, season ground beef with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat until brown. Drain off fat.
Stir the black beans and salsa into the beef.
Arrange half of the tortilla chips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon half of the mixture over chips. Sprinkle with half the cheese.
Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven. Top with remaining chips, beef mixture, and cheese. Bake for 10 minutes more or until cheese melts.
If desired, top with green onion, jalapeño slices, tomato, sour cream, cilantro, guacamole, additional salsa.
Want more nachos recipes? Check these out!
- Kettle-Chip Nachos
- Chicken Mole Nachos
- Sheet Pan Spicy Shrimp Nachos
- Ground Turkey Nachos
- Carne Asada Nachos
If you made my Classic Nachos recipe, please let me know how they turned out. I love reading your comments and ratings below. You can also tag me on Instagram so I can see your delicious creations.
Classic Nachos
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet season ground beef with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat until brown. Drain off fat.
- Stir the black beans and the 1 cup salsa into the beef.
- Arrange half of the tortilla chips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon half of the mixture over chips. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven. Top with remaining chips, beef mixture, and cheese. Bake for 10 minutes more or until cheese melts.
- If desired, top with green onion, jalapeño slices, tomato, sour cream, cilantro, guacamole, additional salsa.
Notes
- Nutrition does not include toppings.
- Here are some other topping options:
- pickled red onions
- shredded lettuce
- sliced olives
