Nacho Platter Ground Beef Cheese (Printable Version)

Crispy tortilla chips layered with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh vibrant toppings.

# What You 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 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
13 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 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 Steps:

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.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The layered cheese distribution means every chip gets coated, not just the ones on top
  • Seasoning the beef yourself creates depth that store bought seasoning mixes never achieve
02 -
  • Letting the beef cool slightly before layering prevents soggy chips that collapse under moisture
  • Building two distinct layers instead of one massive pile ensures even heat distribution
03 -
  • Warm your sour cream slightly so it drizzles instead of clumping
  • Add lime juice to your guacamole to help it stay green longer

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