Crispy chips layered with seasoned beef, melted cheese, black beans, jalapeños, and fresh toppings in 30 minutes.
# What you'll need:
→ Beef Mixture
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 cup tomato sauce
→ Nachos Base
11 - 8 ounces tortilla chips
→ Cheese
12 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
15 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
16 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
17 - 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños, fresh or pickled
18 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
19 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - 1 avocado, diced
21 - 1/2 cup sour cream
22 - 1/2 cup salsa
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon, approximately 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - Arrange half the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Top with half the beef mixture and half the combined cheeses. Layer remaining chips, beef mixture, and cheese.
06 - Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with cherry tomatoes, black beans, black olives, jalapeños, and red onion.
08 - Garnish with fresh cilantro and diced avocado. Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.
