Description

Easy Cheesy Nachos are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for game day, family dinners, or any gathering. Loaded with seasoned beef, beans, gooey melted cheese, and fresh toppings, this recipe comes together in just 35 minutes. With simple ingredients and customizable toppings, these nachos are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
⅓ cup water
⅔ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
8 ounces tortilla chips
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or cheddar and Monterey Jack)
4 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
Toppings of choice (sour cream, salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, olives, tomatoes, lettuce, etc.)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
Stir in taco seasoning, water, and beans (if using). Let it simmer for 4–5 minutes until most of the water evaporates.
Spread tortilla chips evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
Sprinkle half of the cheese over the chips, layer with beef mixture, then add the remaining cheese. Top with half the green onions.
Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven, add remaining green onions and your favorite toppings. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

Notes

Easy Cheesy Nachos taste best when eaten fresh out of the oven while the cheese is hot and gooey. If serving for a party, keep toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side so the chips don’t get soggy. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but note that the chips will soften. To reheat, spread nachos on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 8–10 minutes until warmed through and cheese is melted again. Avoid microwaving as it tends to make the chips rubbery. For meal prep, you can make the beef mixture ahead of time and store it separately in the fridge for up to 3 days, then assemble and bake the nachos when ready to serve.