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    Home » Recipes » Ground Beef Nachos Supreme

    Published: Jan 31, 2022 by Alicia This post may contain affiliate links.

    Ground Beef Nachos Supreme

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    Ground beef nachos with cheese, cilantro, and vegetables.

    These tasty Ground Beef Nachos are the best and easiest homemade nachos. Chili seasoned ground beef sits on top of melted and gooey cheese and is topped with crunchy, fresh vegetables and herbs.

    A sheet pan of nachos topped with ground beef.

    Mix and match toppings with my tips, and learn what the best tortilla chips for nachos are to set you up for success.

    Ultimate Ground Beef Nachos

    This resident Texan loves a good nacho platter. And let me tell you, there are many different kinds of nachos. The nachos that mix queso and ground beef, like Mattito's. The nachos perfectly piled on individual chips, inspired by Taco Diner. The nachos with beans and cheese, shredded lettuce optional, like E-Bar. But what if you could combine all of these for nachos supreme?! You'd get this recipe.

    I love this recipe because:

    • It's the perfect weeknight or weekend meal when you're too tired to put in a lot of effort.
    • Nachos are so crowd-pleasing and can be catered to lots of different diets.
    • You can customize them to be gluten free or vegetarian easily.
    • They're the perfect game day appetizer.
    Jump to:
    • Ultimate Ground Beef Nachos
    • Best Tortilla Chips for Nachos
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make
    • Additional Toppings
    • What Goes with Nachos for Dinner?
    • Easy Tex Mex Recipes
    • Ground Beef Nachos Supreme

    Best Tortilla Chips for Nachos

    Good tortilla chips are an essential part of nachos. They're the foundation for the house...and we all know what happens when you have a bad foundation. This means avoid thin chips that break really easily.

    Some favorites: A Texas favorite of mine is G. Cardona which can be found at HEB and Whole Foods Texas. Santitas Yellow Corn work well and have a great price point. On The Border also has a thick chip with good corn flavor that works well with nachos.

    Pass on these: Xochitl has great flavor, but I find them a little thin for nachos. Their "dipper" version is better. Whole Foods brand lacks flavor and texture, same with Trader Joe's.

    If you're following a migraine diet, don't worry about "trace of lime" or "chemical lime". This isn't actually citrus lime (like "hint of lime flavor"), but a way of processing the corn.

    Ingredients for nachos.

    Ingredients

    Here are just some ingredients that I used for these ground beef nachos, but feel free to edit it to what works for you.

    • Ground Beef - I like to use 85/15 which I find the most flavorful, but any ground beef will work. You could also use ground turkey or chicken.
    • Chili powder - Essential for the spice mixture, I like to use one with limited ingredients (and no cocoa powder) like Morton and Basset or Frontier. This mixes well with the other spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
    • American Cheese - Did you know that most Tex-Mex restaurants use American cheese in their queso? This is because it melts so beautifully and has a really mild flavor. I like to use Boar's Head or Andrew and Everett White American Cheese, which are typically sold at the deli counter. Ask for it to be cut "block style" to make for easy, at-home grating. If you can't find either of those or don't have a deli counter, Horizon has a good one too.
    • Black Beans - I use low sodium black beans in a can. Just drain them and rinse, then pat dry.
    • Corn - I like to use Trader Joe's frozen roasted corn and keep it in the freezer so I can whip these up anytime.
    • Radish - Love these for an extra crunch!
    • Cilantro - Omit if you're one of those people who can't stand the taste!
    • Peppers - Bell pepper will work, but I just used thin-sliced, sweet mini peppers here.
    Ground beef nachos with cheese, cilantro, and vegetables.

    How to Make

    It's really important to layer the ground beef nachos in this order to avoid sogginess, or cooking toppings that need to be left fresh.

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Begin by making the seasoned ground beef, which also works well in tacos! You can also add the corn in this step if you don't mind them being mixed, or just use the same pan to heat it up after if you want to layer it.
    2. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up. Layer a large amount of tortilla chips on top.
    3. Use a cheese grater to grate the cheese and spread it evenly on top of the chips. If your cheese comes in slices, you can remove the separation paper and smoosh them together to grate them, or tear the cheese and divide it evenly on top of the chips.
    4. Top the cheese with seasoned ground beef, black beans and corn and bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese has fully melted.
    5. Sprinkle the peppers, radish, cilantro, and any other fresh vegetables on top. Serve hot!

    Want to make this vegetarian? Leave off the chili-spiced ground beef!

    Process photos for cooking ground beef and baking nachos.

    Additional Toppings

    Here are a few of my favorite additional toppings for ground beef nachos.

    • Other types of cheese - Mix up the cheese with another cheese that's easy to melt, like mozzarella, which will give you those beautiful stringy cheese pulls.
    • Substitute the black beans for refried beans to make this more like the Taco Bell Nachos Supreme.
    • Shallots, which have a lighter flavor than onion.
    • Sliced Jalapeno or Poblano Peppers...basically any peppers.
    • If you're sensitive to sour cream, like I am, place cottage cheese in a food processor and blend till smooth.
    • My salsa verde recipe or regular salsa, both in my cookbook. Or a good store-bought salsa.
    • Mango Salsa

    If you're looking for a sauce to top these with, I recommend my ranch dressing (just use smoked paprika for a southwestern taste), or my mozzarella queso recipe. Just drizzle a little bit over the top right before serving to avoid soggy nachos!

    Chopped vegetables and herbs to put on top of nachos.

    What Goes with Nachos for Dinner?

    If you want to serve these for dinner and need other side dishes or want other appetizers that complement these nachos, check out these recipes.

    • Mozzarella Queso Dip
    • Mexican Brown Rice
    • Mexican Grilled Chicken
    • Creamy Coleslaw
    • Southwest Egg Rolls
    A hand holding a beef nacho.

    Easy Tex Mex Recipes

    For more easy recipes like these ground beef nachos supreme check out these:

    • Fish Tostadas (Baja-Style)
    • Baked Chicken Tacos
    • Instant Pot Steak Tacos
    • Creamy Chicken Taquitos

    If you make any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me #thedizzycook or @thedizzycook on Facebook and Instagram. And please leave a review below!

    A plate of cheesy beef nachos supreme on a table.

    Ground Beef Nachos Supreme

    Seasoned beef is combined with melty cheese and lots of toppings for an easy and fast meal or appetizer that's perfect for game day. Serves 2 for a full meal and 4-5 as an appetizer
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Dinner
    Cuisine: Tex Mex
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 322kcal
    Author: Alicia

    Ingredients

    Seasoned Ground Beef

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ⅓ cup water
    • ½ cup fresh or frozen corn

    Nachos

    • ½ 12oz bag tortilla chips
    • ½ pound good quality American cheese, shredded (Boar's Head, Andrew & Everett, or Horizon)
    • ½ cup low-sodium canned black beans
    • 4 green onions, chopped
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • ½ cup sliced peppers (sweet mini peppers for mild, jalapeño for hot)
    • 2 radish, sliced
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Add ground beef to a large pan over medium high heat and begin to cook till no longer pink about 5-6 minutes, breaking it up into small bits. Once cooked through, drain any excess fat and add the spices, stirring over medium heat till well-combined. Add ⅓ cup of water and bring to a simmer, until almost all the water has cooked off. Mix corn with the beef to defrost, or cook separately in the same pan once the beef is removed.
    • Cover a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the tortilla chips on top, then sprinkle with shredded American cheese. Layer the ground beef, beans, and corn. Bake for about 7-8 minutes until the cheese has melted.
    • Add the fresh toppings - cilantro, peppers, green onions, radish, and any sauces and serve immediately!

    Notes

    • Good quality American cheese is usually found in "block" form from the deli counter. Ask them to cut you a big piece so you can grate it on a cheese grater. If you can only find Horizon, tear into smaller pieces or remove the individual wrappers and smush them together to grate. 
    • For a faux sour cream, blend cottage cheese in a food processor and leave dollops on top of the nachos after baking. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1508IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 630mg | Iron: 4mg
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    This post was originally published August 27, 2020 and has been updated January 2022 with new pictures, step by step instructions, and pairing suggestions.

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    About Alicia

    Alicia is a vestibular migraine advocate and the bestselling author of The Dizzy Cook: Managing Migraine with More Than 90 Comforting Recipes and Lifestyle Tips. Her articles and recipes have been featured by Healthline, Parade, mindbodygreen, Today, Good Morning Texas, the Vestibular Disorders Association, and the American Migraine Foundation. Read More

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    Comments

    1. Tiffany K says

      January 16, 2023 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      I made these last year for our Super Bowl party with a few substitutions. Everyone loved them. I plan to make them again this year for our Super Bowl party! It feeds a crowd for parties & it makes a simple dinner too.

      Reply
    2. Cindy says

      November 27, 2022 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Made these today while watching the KC Chiefs win another football game. So delicious. I made the queso dip from the first cookbook for a cheese sauce and it was great. I love to use Trader Joe's Corn & Chile tomato-less salsa with all of my Mexican dishes. It adds a sweetness that I really like. I will be making these again for sure.

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        November 29, 2022 at 7:33 pm

        Thank you, Cindy!!

        Reply
    3. Lori says

      May 05, 2022 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      This is a favorite of ours. It’s a rare Friday that we don’t make these nachos! Simple recipe and so delicious! One bite and it will become your favorite, too!

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        May 09, 2022 at 12:23 pm

        Thanks, Lori!

        Reply
    4. Lori says

      January 31, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is our Friday night recipe! We love these ground beef nachos!!!

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        January 31, 2022 at 6:42 pm

        Thank you, Lori!

        Reply
      • Shea says

        March 03, 2022 at 8:43 am

        This looks sooo good ! I’m plant- based . I’m not sure if I missed it but do you have any info on tofu/ plan based meat, if they’re something I should be worried about during eliminating?

        Reply
        • Alicia says

          March 03, 2022 at 9:24 am

          Hey Shea - I have a vegetarian migraine diet post that I really need to update, but basically plant based meats typically contain a lot of msg to give them a savory flavor. I'd recommend checking the post for other good options for protein, but also tofu might be ok to keep in too. It's not ideal because of soy, but I think for plant based people it's helpful to keep in.

          Reply
          • Shea says

            March 03, 2022 at 7:20 pm

            5 stars
            Thank you so much Alicia ! I’ll keep that in mind & I’ve tried one of the vegetarian meals on your list (a pasta) & it was delicious 🙌🏼

            Reply
    5. Michelle says

      August 19, 2021 at 9:53 pm

      Would I need to modify the recipe in any way if I wanted to use frozen Marionberries (similar to blackberries) instead of fresh strawberries?

      Reply
    6. Lori says

      February 04, 2021 at 8:33 am

      5 stars
      These ground beef nachos are a regular Friday night dinner for us. I usually make them in my large cast iron pan and the chips get nice and crispy. So delicious!

      Reply
    7. Julie Patton says

      February 03, 2021 at 10:22 pm

      I am wondering about the smoked paprika. I thought smoked was not good for this diet, so I have been avoiding anything smoked. Is smoked paprika ok?

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        February 04, 2021 at 12:20 pm

        Smoked paprika is ok. It's really just smoked meats and liquid smoke flavoring you have to avoid.

        Reply
    8. Sarah says

      October 19, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      A tried and true classic, there's not much you can do to go wrong here! I actually subbed in the Queso from the Dizzy Cookbook as my cheese topping. I've done it multiple times now, it's soooo good! Super great for a quick weekend night. I usually just bring the whole sheet pan to the couch and my husband and I eat right off of it!

      Also, this is WAY better of a taco seasoning blend than the store-bought stuff is. I'll never go back.

      Reply
    9. Carolyn Eisenberg says

      September 02, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      Alicia, could you just let me know you received my private email. I am not very computer savvy and just need to know I sent it properly.

      Reply
    10. Caitlin Mead Cappel says

      September 02, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      Loved the flavor! I never thought to put corn with nachos but it tastes great! Thanks again for another wonderful recipe ????

      Reply
    11. Jackie says

      September 02, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Hi. Where do I find white American cheese? What brand do you use?

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        December 07, 2020 at 12:37 pm

        Hi Jackie, most grocery stores in the US carry it. I have brand recommendations in the post and recipe card. It doesn't have to be the white kind though - it can be yellow.

        Reply
    12. Carolyn Eisenberg says

      September 01, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      Hi Alicia. Wanted to tell you I made your Mongolian Beef recipe tonight. I actually marinated the flank steak overnight and it was fork tender. OMG, the sauce and meat was so flavorful. Better than any Chinese restaurant I've eaten it at. Going to try marinade on Chicken next. Keep your recipes coming, as I have cooked every night for the last 7 1/2 months . Delicious. Also sent you that email you requested. Thankful as always

      Reply
    13. Carolyn Eisenberg says

      August 30, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Alicia. I have been having a very hard time lately as I've rebounded since I had my implants removed. So much so that I've actually have started having migraines which I haven't had that symptom for a long time. I started thinking about which Dr. I might see. As there isn't one that works with Vestibular Migraines in Vegas. I had been reading about you and Dr. Beh's name popped up. I missed your podcast by 1 day, but thought maybe I could talk or see him personally. Is he located in Utah, Dallas or both? Do you need a referral? If so, could you help me out? Also it looks like he does tele appointments. Could you fill me in on what to do? Thanks, Carolyn

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        September 01, 2020 at 3:12 pm

        Hey Carolyn, will you email me at alicia@thedizzycook.com?

        Reply
    14. Carol Vanchina says

      August 29, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This was amazing. Made it for dinner tonight, and what a treat! Easy and delicious. And, my husband was in heaven! I made the quick tomato salsa to go with it, and it was perfect.

      Reply
    15. Anonymous says

      August 27, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      this looks wonderful and not hard, can't wait to try it.

      Reply

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