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Ultimate Sheet-Pan Loaded Nachos with Ground Beef

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Perfectly crispy sheet-pan nachos loaded with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and fresh toppings. A foolproof weeknight dinner or game-day crowd-pleaser that’s ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water or beef broth
  • 1 large bag (10–12 oz / 280-340g) restaurant-style tortilla chips (e.g., Tostitos)
  • 2 cups (225g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup (115g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (150g) pico de gallo or fresh salsa
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (75g) pickled jalapeños
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if desired.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in water or beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until liquid reduces and meat is coated in a thick sauce. Remove from heat.
  6. Spread tortilla chips in a single even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Spoon seasoned ground beef evenly over the chips. Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and starting to brown at the edges.
  9. Remove from oven. Immediately top with pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, diced avocado, and dollops of sour cream. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  10. Squeeze lime wedges over the top. Serve immediately straight from the sheet pan.

Notes

For best results, use a single layer of chips and shred your own cheese. Add cold toppings after baking. Leftovers don’t reheat well; store components separately.

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