Loaded Nachos

45 min · Easy · Serves 1

680 kcal per serving · 24g protein

A heaping pile of tortilla chips melted under cheddar and jack, scattered with seasoned beef, pickled jalapeños, salsa, guac, sour cream, and scallion.

Ingredients

• 150 g Tortilla chips
• 150 g Ground beef
• 60 g Shredded cheddar
• 60 g Shredded Monterey Jack
• 30 g Pickled jalapeño slices
• 3 tbsp Chunky tomato salsa
• 2 tbsp Sour cream
• 2 tbsp Guacamole
• Scallion (thinly sliced) × 1
• 1 tbsp Taco seasoning
• 0.5 tbsp Olive oil

Method

1. Heat oil

   

   Heat oil in a pan over medium-high.

2. Crumble in ground beef

   

   Crumble in ground beef and brown well, 5-6 minutes.

3. Stir in taco seasoning

   

   Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water, simmer until thickened.

4. Heat oven

   

   Heat oven to 200°C.

5. Spread half the tortilla chips

   

   Spread half the tortilla chips in a single layer on an oven-safe plate or sheet pan. Top with half the beef and half the cheeses.

6. Build a second layer

   

   Add the remaining chips, beef, and cheeses on top. Scatter pickled jalapeños.

7. Melt

   

   Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbling.

8. Spoon salsa

   

   Spoon salsa, sour cream, and guacamole in dollops over the top.

9. Scatter sliced scallion

   

   Scatter sliced scallion. Serve immediately.