Sheet Pan Game-Day Loaded Beef Nachos
Restaurant-style double-layered tortilla chips baked with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and melted dual-cheese blend.
sheet-pan Timer
Set for 10 mins @ 400°F (204°C)
Ingredients
Base recipe calibrated for 6 adults.
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Get to the Point Execution
Brown 1 lb ground beef with taco seasoning in a skillet for 5 minutes.
Spread half a bag of sturdy tortilla chips on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Layer with half the beef, black beans, and shredded cheese; repeat with second layer of chips, beef, and cheese.
Bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until cheese is molten and bubbling; top with jalapenos, salsa, and sour cream.
Step-by-Step Guided Instructions
Brown 1 lb ground beef (85/15) in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp taco seasoning, 1/2 cup salsa, and 2 tbsp water. Simmer 2 minutes until saucy.
Simmering taco meat with a little salsa keeps the beef juicy so it doesn't dry out on the chips in the oven.
Line an 18x13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread half a 12-oz bag of thick restaurant-style corn tortilla chips. Top with half the seasoned beef, 1/2 can rinsed black beans, and 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack/Cheddar cheese blend.
Double layering ensures every single chip gets cheese and toppings instead of bare dry chips on the bottom.
Add the remaining chips in a second layer. Top with remaining ground beef, remaining black beans, and another 1.5 cups shredded cheese.
Use freshly grated cheese; block cheese melts with long creamy pulls, while pre-shredded bagged cheese dries out.
Bake at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbling at edges. Remove and immediately top with diced tomatoes, sliced pickled jalapenos, dollops of sour cream, and guacamole.
Serve hot directly from the sheet pan on the table for easy casual snacking.
Always use thick-cut tortilla chips; thin chips will break under the weight of melted cheese and meat.
Put jalapenos and spicy salsa on one half of the pan only, keeping the other half mild for kids.
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Warm dinner rolls
- Garden side salad
Reheat on a sheet pan in a 375°F oven for 5 minutes to restore chip crunch (avoid microwave).