Crispy Sheet Pan Ground Beef Nachos Recipe with Jalapeño and Sour Cream
A quick and easy sheet pan nachos recipe featuring crispy tortilla chips topped with savory ground beef, fresh jalapeños, melted cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Perfect for casual entertaining or a satisfying solo dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio preferred)
- About 8 cups (200g) sturdy tortilla chips (restaurant-style or kettle-cooked recommended)
- 2 cups (200g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 medium jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (2g) chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Sprinkle in ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until beef is fully browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Spread tortilla chips evenly in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan.
- Distribute the cooked ground beef evenly over the chips.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef and chips.
- Add thinly sliced jalapeño peppers evenly over the cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 8-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and chips start to crisp at the edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Top with dollops of sour cream and serve immediately.
Notes
To keep chips crispy, spread ingredients evenly and avoid overcrowding the pan. Drain excess fat from cooked beef to prevent soggy chips. Thinly slice jalapeños and remove seeds for milder heat if desired. If chips soften during baking, a quick broil for 1-2 minutes can help crisp them back up. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free tortilla chips. Variations include swapping ground beef for mushrooms or plant-based mince for a vegetarian option, or using different cheeses like pepper jack or Mexican blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (a
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
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