Viral Nachos with Homemade Chips
Viral Nachos with Homemade Chips
Ingredients
For the Homemade Tortilla Chips
- 12 corn tortillas, 6-inch, cut into 6 wedges each
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
For the Nacho Toppings
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño slices, drained
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped, divided
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced, divided
Instructions
- 1
To make the homemade tortilla chips: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Working in batches, carefully add the tortilla wedges to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chips to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Immediately sprinkle with kosher salt. Repeat with remaining tortilla wedges.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the meat is well-seasoned.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
On a large, rimmed baking sheet, spread the seasoned ground beef evenly. Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, then scatter the pickled jalapeño slices and half of the finely chopped white onion over the cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the baking sheet with the toppings in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, and slightly golden in spots.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the toppings are baking, arrange the homemade tortilla chips on a large serving platter or tray, creating a generous base.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Using oven mitts, immediately and carefully pour the entire contents of the hot baking sheet directly over the prepared tortilla chips on the serving platter. This creates a large, fully loaded pile of nachos.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Garnish the nachos with the remaining finely chopped white onion and sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy your 'viral' nachos!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Viral Nachos with Homemade Chips
For the Homemade Tortilla Chips
- 12 corn tortillas, 6-inch, cut into 6 wedges each
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
For the Nacho Toppings
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño slices, drained
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped, divided
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced, divided
Instructions
- 1
To make the homemade tortilla chips: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Working in batches, carefully add the tortilla wedges to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chips to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Immediately sprinkle with kosher salt. Repeat with remaining tortilla wedges.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the meat is well-seasoned.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
On a large, rimmed baking sheet, spread the seasoned ground beef evenly. Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, then scatter the pickled jalapeño slices and half of the finely chopped white onion over the cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the baking sheet with the toppings in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, and slightly golden in spots.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the toppings are baking, arrange the homemade tortilla chips on a large serving platter or tray, creating a generous base.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Using oven mitts, immediately and carefully pour the entire contents of the hot baking sheet directly over the prepared tortilla chips on the serving platter. This creates a large, fully loaded pile of nachos.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Garnish the nachos with the remaining finely chopped white onion and sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy your 'viral' nachos!
⏱️ 2 min