How To Make The Best Nachos Ever
About this recipe
These nachos are not just any nachos; they're the best nachos ever, perfect for any party or gathering. With a hearty meat and bean mixture topped with gooey cheese and fresh toppings, this recipe ensures that every chip is loaded with flavor.
The key to avoiding the dreaded 'naked chip' is to layer your ingredients thoughtfully, ensuring every chip gets its fair share of toppings. Plus, the use of refried beans adds a creamy texture that complements the crispy tortilla chips.
Ingredient notes
- If you don't want to use beef, you can substitute with ground turkey, ground chicken, or crumbled tofu for a vegetarian option.
- The recipe suggests using about a third of a cup of water, which is approximately 80 ml, to help combine the refried beans and meat mixture.
Tips from Delish’s video
- Line your baking sheet with foil before assembling the nachos for easy cleanup, preventing burnt cheese from sticking to the pan.
- Let the ground beef sit undisturbed for a minute before mixing it with the onions to allow it to caramelize, enhancing the flavor.
- Be thorough when spreading the meat and bean mixture over the tortilla chips to avoid any naked chips when serving.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make these nachos?
- The total time to make these nachos is about 30 minutes.
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) before baking the nachos.
- What can I use if I can't find taco seasoning?
- If you can't find taco seasoning, the creator mentions that there is a great recipe for homemade taco seasoning available on their website.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Delish: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- 2
Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for about 6 minutes until softened.
- 3
Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- 4
Push the onions to the side and add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon.
- 5
Let the beef sit undisturbed for about 1 minute to caramelize.
- 6
Mix the onions and beef together and cook until no pink remains, about 6 minutes.
- 7
Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- 8
Season the mixture with salt, taco seasoning, and minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute to combine flavors.
- 9
Add refried beans and about 80 ml of water to the skillet, mixing until smooth.
- 10
Remove the skillet from heat and prepare to build the nachos.
- 11
On a baking sheet, create an even layer of tortilla chips as the base.
- 12
Spread the meat and bean mixture evenly over the chips to avoid naked chips.
- 13
Sprinkle half of the cheese over the meat and bean mixture, followed by pickled jalapenos.
- 14
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the nachos for about 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- 15
Remove the nachos from the oven and drizzle with sour cream.
- 16
Top with chopped tomatoes, avocado, scallions, and cilantro for garnish.
- 17
Serve with hot sauce and lime slices on the side.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Water quantity inferred from 'a third of a cup' which is approximately 80 ml.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Delish’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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