Easy Loaded Taco Nachos

Crunchy chips, seasoned ground beef, melty nacho cheese, and every topping you want. Loaded taco nachos ready in about 20 minutes.

By Manny Michael

20 minutes

Appetizer

Mexican-Inspired

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning, plus water if needed according to package directions
• Doritos or tortilla chips
• Shredded nacho taco cheese, to taste
• Diced onion, to taste
• Jalapeños, to taste
• Chunky salsa, to taste
• Taco Bell ranchero sauce, to taste
• Taco sauce, to taste
• Sour cream, to taste
• Optional: black olives
• Optional: green onions
• Optional: shredded lettuce
• Optional: diced tomatoes
• Optional: guacamole or avocado
• Optional: hot sauce
• Optional: extra shredded cheese

Instructions

1. Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned and fully cooked.
3. Drain any excess grease if needed.
4. Add the taco seasoning and follow the directions on the packet. Usually this means adding a little water and letting it simmer until the beef is coated and flavorful.
5. Add a layer of Doritos or tortilla chips to a microwave-safe plate, oven-safe dish, or sheet pan.
6. Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the chips.
7. Sprinkle shredded nacho taco cheese over the beef.
8. Microwave until the cheese is melted, or place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes if using an oven-safe dish.
9. Top with diced onion.
10. Add jalapeños.
11. Spoon chunky salsa over the nachos.
12. Drizzle ranchero sauce over the top.
13. Add taco sauce.
14. Finish with sour cream.
15. Serve immediately while the cheese is melted and the chips are still crunchy.