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Savory Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe with Ground Beef and 3 Cheeses Made Easy

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A quick and easy sheet pan nachos recipe featuring seasoned ground beef, three cheeses, and crispy tortilla chips, perfect for game nights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 10 oz tortilla chips (thick-cut or restaurant-style)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (115 g)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (115 g)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (115 g)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sour cream (for serving, optional)
  • Fresh lime wedges (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (about 3-4 minutes). Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef; break it up with a spatula and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and deepen the flavor. Remove from heat.
  5. Spread tortilla chips evenly across a large rimmed sheet pan in a single layer, leaving some space between chips.
  6. Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the chips, covering as many chips as possible.
  7. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the beef and chips.
  8. Scatter the diced jalapeño evenly across the pan for a little kick.
  9. Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra crispiness, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheeses on top, and return to the oven for another 3-5 minutes until fully melted.
  11. Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top. Serve immediately with sour cream and lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Use thick-cut or restaurant-style tortilla chips to prevent sogginess. Layer cheese twice for gooey pockets. Broil carefully at the end to avoid burning. For gluten-free, ensure chips are certified gluten-free. To keep chips crispy, spread in a single layer and avoid overloading the pan. Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties.

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Keywords: sheet pan nachos, ground beef nachos, loaded nachos, three cheese nachos, easy nachos recipe, game night snacks, quick dinner

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