Nacho Platter Ground Beef Cheese (Print version)
Crispy tortilla chips layered with seasoned beef, cheese, and fresh toppings for a flavorful crowd-pleaser.
# What you'll need:
→ Main Components
01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
02 - 10 oz ground beef
03 - 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 3.5 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 1 large tomato, diced
07 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
08 - 2 spring onions, sliced
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 0.5 tsp chili powder
13 - 0.5 tsp dried oregano
14 - 0.5 tsp salt
15 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
→ Garnishes
16 - 3.5 oz sour cream
17 - 3.5 oz guacamole
18 - 1.75 oz sliced black olives
19 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook for 2–3 minutes, breaking up the meat as it browns.
03 - Add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - On a large baking tray, spread half the tortilla chips. Top with half the beef mixture and half the shredded cheeses.
06 - Layer with remaining chips, beef, and cheese.
07 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from the oven. Top with diced tomato, jalapeño, spring onions, black olives, and fresh cilantro.
09 - Serve immediately with sour cream and guacamole on the side.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- The homemade seasoning blend beats any store-bought packet by a mile
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes with almost zero prep work
02 -
- Don't overload each chip layer or you'll end up with soggy bottoms
- Work quickly once it comes out of the oven, that cheese window is short
03 -
- Sprinkle cheese directly on the baking sheet first to create a crispy cheese border
- Let the beef cool slightly before layering or your chips will steam themselves soft