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Flavorful Sheet Pan Taco Bar Nachos

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A quick and easy sheet pan nachos recipe perfect for graduation parties and gatherings, featuring seasoned taco meat, melted cheese, and fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 10 oz sturdy tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup guacamole or sliced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • Optional: pickled jalapeños or fresh sliced jalapeños for heat

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart with your spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper over the meat. Stir well to coat evenly.
  4. Pour in ¼ cup water and stir. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the liquid reduces and the spices meld into the meat.
  5. Spread a layer of tortilla chips evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  6. Spoon the seasoned taco meat evenly over the chips.
  7. Scatter 1 cup rinsed black beans over the meat layer.
  8. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over everything.
  9. Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
  10. Remove from oven and immediately top with pico de gallo, sliced black olives, green onions, dollops of sour cream or Greek yogurt, guacamole, and cilantro leaves. Add jalapeños if desired.
  11. Let the nachos cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

Bake with only meat, beans, and cheese to keep chips crispy; add fresh toppings after baking. Rotate pan halfway through baking if cheese melts unevenly. Reheat leftovers in oven or toaster oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwave.

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