appetizers

Loaded Sheet Pan Beef Nachos

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Loaded Sheet Pan Beef Nachos are one of those easy dinners that everyone gets excited about. Crispy tortilla chips are piled high with seasoned beef, refried beans and plenty of melted cheese, then finished with all your favorite nacho toppings.

I love making these for an easy weekend dinner, movie night or game day when nobody wants anything too complicated. Set out sour cream, guacamole, salsa and a few extra toppings and let everyone fix their plate exactly how they like it. Easy, filling and very little cleanup afterward.

Servings: 6-8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
  • â…“ cup water
  • 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
  • 1 (12-14 oz) bag sturdy restaurant-style tortilla chips
  • 2½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ÂĽ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
  • ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Optional Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Pico de gallo
  • Diced avocado
  • Hot sauce
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease if needed. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  3. Warm the refried beans in the microwave for about 45 seconds so they’re easier to spread.
  4. Spread half of the tortilla chips across the sheet pan.
  5. Dollop small spoonfuls of refried beans over the chips, followed by half of the taco meat.
  6. Sprinkle with half of both cheeses.
  7. Repeat with another layer of chips, beans, taco meat, and remaining cheese.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately top with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, olives, green onions, and cilantro.
  10. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and lime wedges.

Texas Girl Tip

Instead of spreading the refried beans, drop them in small spoonfuls all over the nachos. Every bite gets creamy beans without making the chips soggy.

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