Have you ever tried Beef For Nachos? It’s a delicious recipe and I have it here with step by step pictures showing you exactly how I made mine. Looking for a great beef for nachos recipe? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’ll share how to make the best beef for nachos using simple and easy-to-follow steps.
Epic Beef Nachos Supreme (Better Than Taco Bell)
You need to make this epic beef nachos supreme at your next game day. Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions make such a great flavor combination.
Have you got your menu all set for Super Bowl Sunday this weekend? If not, you do now.
These nachos were inspired by my teenage days when we used to frequent Taco Bell. My repeat order was beef nachos supreme.
This recipe is the next level version of that. Way better quality and taste, with the same familiar flavor combination.
Sturdy chips, y’all
You want to start with a good, sturdy tortilla chip. None of the thin and crispy ones
You want something that can easily handle the epic toppings. I like the Costco Kirkland brand organic tortilla chips. That is what is pictured here. You can use any brand, but just aim to get the sturdy ones.
I lined a baking sheet with parchment paper and put a generous layer of the chips on it. Then I start to layer on my ingredients.
Refried beans
I spooned on canned refried beans. They are thick, but I just make little evenly-dispersed piles. They will spread as they heat up.
Or, as one commenter smartly suggested, you could heat them a little first (in the microwave, in a glass container) to help them spread.
Seasoning the ground beef
About the ground beef: I like to use the best I can find. We are really loving ButcherBox right now! (I am an affiliate, but I purchase a box every month). The beef is grass fed, grass finished, and tastes fantastic!
I season the ground beef with my homemade taco seasoning.
It is super easy to mix up, pinkie promise! It is a GEM of a recipe, in and of itself. We use it for so many things!
Feel free to substitute a seasoning packet if you wish. But I dare you to try mine! You may never buy the packets again.
Best type of cheese for beef nachos
Next I sprinkled on the cooked seasoned ground beef and TWO kinds of cheese – cheddar.
And Monterey jack.
If you want the cheese to melt smoothly, I suggest buying a block and shredding it yourself.
If you have a food processor, you can grate two blocks in a minute or less using the grater attachment. That being said, it will still be delicious with pre-shredded cheese.
Then I bake it for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. After taking it out, I add on the tomatoes and green onions.
Of course you can do more add on toppings if you want. But this is a solid base recipe.
And since I am super-fancy, I serve them right on the sheet pan.
And voila, you have a better-than-Taco-Bell version of beef nachos supreme! Hey, that’s why football watching food is my favorite. Super casual, super chill and epically delicious!
Tools Used to Make Epic Beef Nachos Supreme
- Measuring spoons – I have these magnetized ones, and they are fantastic!
- Large nonstick pan to cook beef
- sheet pan
- Parchment paper
- Knife and cutting board
- Food processor or box grater to grate the cheese
- On the nails – Zoya Kitlyn (optional – I get asked about nail polish colors a lot)
Epic Beef Nachos Supreme Recipe (Better Than Taco Bell)
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Epic Beef Nachos Supreme
You need to make this epic beef nachos supreme at your next game day. Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions make such a great flavor combination.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword beef nachos, beef nachos supreme
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 to 12
Calories 764 kcal
Ingredients
- Taco Seasoning (or you can use one packet/ serving of store-bought taco seasoning)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 2 bags tortilla chips (16 ounces each)
- 1 can refried beans
- 16 ounces shredded cheese of choice (I used cheddar and Monterey jack)
- 3 roma tomatoes diced
- 2 to 3 green onions sliced
Make Recipe
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 400 degrees.
- Meanwhile on the stovetop, brown the ground beef and diced onions over medium-high heat until fully cooked (about 8 minutes) and drain.
- Return the beef to the pan, and sprinkle on the taco seasoning.
- Stir in 3/4 cup water, bring it to a simmer, reduce heat and simmer until the liquid mostly evaporates, about 5 minutes.
- While the beef is cooking, add a generous layer of chips to two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon on refried beans, half on each pan. These are thick, but I just add spoon fulls all over the chips. (The spoon fulls will spread with the heat of the oven.)
- Spoon on half the ground beef to each pan of chips.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, and sprinkle on diced tomatoes and green onions.
- Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Make sure your tortilla chips are thick and sturdy. NO thin ones. I recommend Costco’s Kirkland organic tortilla chips, or a similar brand.
I wrote this recipe with entertaining in mind. If you are making this for a smaller crown (4 to 6), I think half the recipe would work just fine. Just change the number of servings on the recipe card to adjust all measurements.
Beef nachos
- 15m prep
- 30m cook
- 4 servings
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Dive into a piping hot bowl of beef nachos topped with melted cheese – yum!
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909 calories per serve
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- 15 Ingredients
- 3 Method Steps
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 500g Coles beef mince regular
- 300g can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 tsp Mexican chilli powder
- 35g sachet reduced-salt taco seasoning mix
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
- 230g packet corn chips
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup tomato salsa
- Avocado, diced, to serve
- Sour cream, to serve
- Fresh coriander, to serve
- Select all ingredients
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- Step 1Preheat oven to 200C. Heat oilUnsure of the quantity needed?Click on the underlined ingredient to reveal the quantity. No need to flip back and forth!OK, GOT IT in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion for 2 minutes, or until soft. Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until browned.
- Step 2Add kidney beans, chilli powder, seasoning, tomato paste and water. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until thick. Stir through coriander.
- Step 3Arrange corn chips on a heatproof plate. Top with mince. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until hot. Top with salsa, avocado, sour cream and coriander. Serve.
Beef Nachos with Cheese Sauce Homemade
This beef nachos with cheese sauce is quick and easy to make. It fresh and delicious too. You should try to make one when you get a chance.
Beef Nachos with Cheese Sauce
Making beef nachos with rich and delicious cheese sauce at home has never been easier. It only takes less than 30 minutes. The cheese sauce is way better than its store-bought counterpart. The beef seasoning is also legit and flavorful.
Start by cooking the ground beef. It is best to use lean beef for this recipe. Simple heat oil and add the beef in a pan. Cook while stirring until it turns medium brown.
Note that fats will render and water will come out from the meat while cooking. Once this happens, just continue cooking until the liquid evaporates. Discard the fat afterwards.
Put all the seasonings all together. You will see the list in the recipe below. I usually cook this for a couple of minutes once seasoned.
The next step is making the homemade cheese sauce. It is also simple. Imaging making a roux for baked macaroni or lasagna. Melt butter and then add flour. Constantly stir until it browns a bit. Add milk afterwards and stir until smooth. The cheese is added last. Let it melt and stir until you achieve your desired consistency.
Assemble the nachos by placing the tortilla chips on a plate. Top with beef, cheese sauce, tomato, and peppers. Yummy!
Give this easy nacho recipe a try today. Enjoy!
Easy Beef Nachos
Homemade nachos with cheese sauce. Easy version.
CourseAppetizer, Snacks
CuisineMexican
Keywordbeef nachos, easy nachos, nachos
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings4 people
Calories1418kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 18 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 piece tomato chopped
- 1 piece Serrano pepper sliced
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Cheese Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh milk
- 8 ounces quick melt cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by heating oil in a pan. Add beef. Cook until it turns brown while constantly stirring. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until blended. Continue cooking for 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce by melting butter in a cooking pot. Add flour. Continuously stir for 3 minutes. Pour-in milk. Stir until the mixture smoothens. Add cheese. Cook while stirring until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Assemble the beef nachos by placing the tortilla chips on a serving plate. Top with beef and cheese sauce.
- Add chopped tomato and some sliced Jalapeno or Serrano pepper on top. Serve. Share and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 1418kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 95g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1112mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1595IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 803mg | Iron: 6mg