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I’ve taken these Nachos Supreme and loaded them with ground beef, refried beans, guacamole, jalapeño, pico de gallo, lots of cheese, and plenty more. I love this homemade recipe as it’s way better than Taco Bell, and super easy to make. I just load all the ingredients onto some tortilla chips and bake until they’re bubbling and hot. I love serving these for Cinco de Mayo and game day, and they always get devoured in minutes.
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Just like the Taco Bell classic (but better), I’ve loaded up these nachos with seasoned beef, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and refried beans. What I end up with is a pile of crispy chips, gooey cheese, and hearty beef and beans that’s topped with cool and refreshing toppings for the ultimate combination of flavors and textures.
If this isn’t the ideal snack for game day, Cinco De Mayo, or family game night, I don’t know what it is. With so many ways to change it up, I never get tired of these nachos.
Tips for Beginners
- Hearty chips. Flour or corn chips both work well, just make sure they are hearty enough to support the toppings.
- Swap the cheese. I like regular cheese to lighten these nachos up a bit, but to really get that fast-food flavor, you can use nacho cheese sauce or add a sprinkle of cotija cheese for authentic Mexican flavor.
- Change up the beef. I like to use beef, but I’ll use ground or shredded chicken, pork, or even turkey depending on what’s in my fridge.
- For a different twist. Sometimes I’ll swap the salsa for avocado corn salsa or salsa verde, which gives the nachos a different flavor profile.
Nachos Supreme Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef 85% lean
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning (1 packet), fajita seasoning also works
- 12 oz. tortilla chips (1 bag)
- 16 oz. refried beans (1 can), pint or black both work
- 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack if you want more spice
- ⅓ cup sliced jalapeño peppers
- ½ cup guacamole or add diced or sliced avocado
- ½ cup pico de gallo diced tomatoes or salsa also work
- 3 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup sour cream
- cilantro optional, for topping
Instructions
- Add the beef, onion, and taco seasoning to a skillet set over medium heat.1 lb. ground beef, ½ onion, 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- Brown the ground beef.
- Drain the grease from the skillet.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spread half of the tortilla chips out on a large baking sheet.12 oz. tortilla chips
- Spoon half of the ground beef over the chips.
- Stir the refried beans, and spoon half the can over the chips in dollops.16 oz. refried beans
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the top.3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- Spread the remaining tortilla chips over top.
- Top with the remaining ground beef, beans, and cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with jalapeños, guacamole, pico de gallo, and green onions.⅓ cup sliced jalapeño peppers, ½ cup guacamole, ½ cup pico de gallo, 3 green onions
- Serve with sour cream and cilantro.cilantro, ¼ cup sour cream
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Nachos Supreme Step by Step
Cook the beef and preheat the oven: Add 1 lb. beef, ½ an onion, and 3 tbsp taco seasoning to a skillet set over medium heat. Brown the meat and then drain the grease from the skillet. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread half the tortilla chips out on a large baking sheet.
Spoon half the ground beef over the chips.
Stir one 16 oz. can refried beans, and spoon half the can over the chips in dollops.
Layer and bake: Sprinkle half of the cheese over the chips, beef, and beans. Layer the remaining tortilla chips over top and then create another layer of ground beef, beans, and cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Top with ⅓ cup jalapeños, ½ cup guacamole, ½ cup pico de gallo, and 3 green onions.
Serve: Serve with sour cream and cilantro. Enjoy!
How to Store
While I highly recommend enjoying nachos supreme fresh out of the oven, they will keep well for about 1 day in the refrigerator before becoming too soggy. Gently reheat in a 350°F oven until the cheese has melted and the meat is warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
These nachos are a great appetizer to munch on before chicken quesadillas or kid-favorite chicken tacos. They pair just as well with Taco Bell–inspired favorites like homemade crunchwraps or birria tacos.
