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Close up shot of crispy chips and seasoned ground beef with melted yellow cheddar cheese. (Saturday night dinner ideas)

Saturday Night Dinner Ideas: The Ultimate Loaded Beef Nachos

These loaded beef nachos feature crispy corn tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese. Topped with fresh jalapeños, tomatoes, and sour cream, they are the perfect easy Saturday night dinner ideas for families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 13 oz (368g) Corn Tortilla Chips Thick, restaurant-style
  • 1 lb (454g) Ground Beef 80/20 blend
  • 2 cups (225g) Sharp Cheddar Cheese Freshly shredded
  • 2 Red Tomatoes Finely diced raw
  • 2 Fresh Green Jalapeños Sliced into rounds
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Sour Cream Generous scoop

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet For browning the beef
  • 1 White Ceramic Plate For serving

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Add ground beef and cook until browned and slightly crumbled. Drain fat.
  2. Stir in salt, chili powder, and cumin until the beef is well-coated and fragrant.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Place half of the chips on a ceramic plate. Top with half the beef and half the cheddar cheese. Repeat with second layer.
  2. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted, glossy, and clinging to the chips.
Add Fresh Toppings
  1. Remove from oven. Scatter diced red tomatoes and green jalapeño slices over the top. Add a generous scoop of sour cream in the center.

Notes

Pat tomatoes dry to avoid soggy chips.
Use freshly grated cheese for a better melt.