Description
This Sheet Pan Ground Beef Nachos recipe is the perfect crowd-pleaser, combining seasoned ground beef with colorful toppings like cherry tomatoes, beans, corn, olives, and scallions, all layered over crunchy tortilla chips and melted mozzarella cheese. Baked to perfection, these nachos make an easy and satisfying meal or appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
Toppings
- 5.5 oz tortilla chips
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- ¼ yellow onion, chopped
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- 4 chopped scallions (about ¾ cup)
- 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or any cheese you prefer)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside for assembling the nachos.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb of ground beef and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Sauté Beef: Cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink, about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once cooked through, drain any excess grease from the pan for a less oily dish.
- Arrange Chips: Spread a layer of tortilla chips evenly across the prepared baking sheet to form the base of your nachos.
- Add Toppings: Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef over the chips. Sprinkle on the chopped scallions, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped yellow onion, corn, black beans, pinto beans, and sliced black olives for a colorful and flavorful combination.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Generously sprinkle 2 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the entire sheet. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Carefully remove the nachos from the oven, let them cool for about 5 minutes to set, then serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend for different flavors.
- For added heat, consider sprinkling some jalapeño slices before baking.
- Drain the beans thoroughly to avoid soggy nachos.
- Feel free to add sour cream, guacamole, or salsa on the side for serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: sheet pan nachos, ground beef nachos, baked nachos, easy nachos recipe, Mexican food, party appetizers
