Epic Beef Nachos Supreme (Better Than Taco Bell)
You need to make this epic beef nachos supreme at your next game day. Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions make such a great flavor combination.
Have you got your menu all set for Super Bowl Sunday this weekend? If not, you do now. 😉👊🏻
These nachos were inspired by my teenage days when we used to frequent Taco Bell. My repeat order was beef nachos supreme.
This recipe is the next level version of that. Way better quality and taste, with the same familiar flavor combination.🙌🏻
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Sturdy chips, y’all
You want to start with a good, sturdy tortilla chip. None of the thin and crispy ones.🙅🏼♀️
You want something that can easily handle the epic toppings. I like the Costco Kirkland brand organic tortilla chips. That is what is pictured here. You can use any brand, but just aim to get the sturdy ones.
I lined a baking sheet with parchment paper and put a generous layer of the chips on it. Then I start to layer on my ingredients.
Refried beans
I spooned on canned refried beans. They are thick, but I just make little evenly-dispersed piles. They will spread as they heat up.
Or, as one commenter smartly suggested, you could heat them a little first (in the microwave, in a glass container) to help them spread.
Seasoning the ground beef
About the ground beef: I like to use the best I can find. We are really loving ButcherBox right now! (I am an affiliate, but I purchase a box every month). The beef is grass fed, grass finished, and tastes fantastic!
I season the ground beef with my homemade taco seasoning.
It is super easy to mix up, pinkie promise! It is a GEM of a recipe, in and of itself. We use it for so many things!
Feel free to substitute a seasoning packet if you wish. But I dare you to try mine! You may never buy the packets again.😎👌🏻
Best type of cheese for beef nachos
Next I sprinkled on the cooked seasoned ground beef and TWO kinds of cheese – cheddar.
And Monterey jack.
If you want the cheese to melt smoothly, I suggest buying a block and shredding it yourself.
If you have a food processor, you can grate two blocks in a minute or less using the grater attachment. ✅✅ That being said, it will still be delicious with pre-shredded cheese.
Then I bake it for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. After taking it out, I add on the tomatoes and green onions.
Of course you can do more add on toppings if you want. But this is a solid base recipe.
And since I am super-fancy, I serve them right on the sheet pan. 😆
And voila, you have a better-than-Taco-Bell version of beef nachos supreme! Hey, that’s why football watching food is my favorite. Super casual, super chill and epically delicious!
Nutrition Facts
Epic Beef Nachos Supreme
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 764 Calories from Fat 405
% Daily Value*
- Fat: 45 g 69% ; Saturated Fat: 15 g 94% ; Cholesterol: 79mg 26% ; Sodium: 839mg 36%
- Potassium: 414 mg 12% ; Carbohydrates: 64 g 21% ; Fiber: 6 g 25% ; Sugar: 2 g 2% ; Protein: 27 g 54%
- Vitamin A: 640 IU 13% ; Vitamin C: 3.2 mg 4% ; Calcium: 504 mg 50% ; Iron: 3.6 mg 20%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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