Spicy Beef & Cheese Nachos
Spicy Beef & Cheese Nachos
Ingredients
For the Spicy Beef
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup beef broth
For the Nachos
- 6 ounces low-carb tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced, from a jar, drained
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Return the beef to the heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with the spices. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beef is well-seasoned and slightly saucy, about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Arrange half of the low-carb tortilla chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with half of the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Evenly distribute half of the spicy ground beef over the cheese layer. Top with half of the sliced jalapeños.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Repeat with the remaining chips, cheeses, beef, and jalapeños, creating a second layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are lightly toasted. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving. Serve immediately with sour cream and hot sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Beef & Cheese Nachos
Ingredients
For the Spicy Beef
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup beef broth
For the Nachos
- 6 ounces low-carb tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced, from a jar, drained
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Return the beef to the heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with the spices. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beef is well-seasoned and slightly saucy, about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Arrange half of the low-carb tortilla chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with half of the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Evenly distribute half of the spicy ground beef over the cheese layer. Top with half of the sliced jalapeños.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Repeat with the remaining chips, cheeses, beef, and jalapeños, creating a second layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are lightly toasted. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving. Serve immediately with sour cream and hot sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min