Nachos Supreme with Sour Cream (Print)
Crispy chips topped with seasoned beef, melted cheese, fresh vegetables, and creamy sour cream.
# Ingredient list:
→ Meat
01 - 10 oz ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1 tsp chili powder
05 - 1/2 tsp paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
08 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Chips & Cheese
09 - 7 oz tortilla chips, gluten-free if needed
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
12 - 1 large tomato, diced
13 - 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
14 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
15 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
16 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
18 - 1/2 cup sour cream
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking up the meat until browned.
03 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread tortilla chips evenly across a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet.
05 - Top chips with seasoned ground beef, then sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the surface.
06 - Bake for 7–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven. Scatter tomato, red onion, jalapeño, black olives, cilantro, and avocado over hot nachos.
08 - Top with dollops of sour cream. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan and the oven, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum time with your people
- The seasoned beef brings authentic taco truck flavor that makes these feel restaurant quality but costs a fraction of the price
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- Soggy nachos happen when toppings are added before baking, so always bake the chips and cheese first then add cold toppings after
- Distributing toppings evenly rather than piling them in one corner ensures every single person gets the perfect bite
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- Room temperature cheese melts more evenly and quickly than cold cheese straight from the refrigerator
- Layering some cheese between the chips and beef creates anchor points that keep toppings from sliding off