Beef Nachos with Guacamole (Printable)

Crispy chips topped with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh guacamole. Perfect for sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef Topping

01 - 10.5 oz ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
11 - 2 tbsp water

→ Nacho Base

12 - 7 oz tortilla chips (gluten-free if needed)
13 - 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
14 - 2.5 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
15 - 1 medium tomato, diced
16 - 2 spring onions, sliced
17 - 1 small jalapeño, sliced (optional)

→ Guacamole

18 - 2 ripe avocados
19 - 1 small lime, juiced
20 - 1 small tomato, finely diced
21 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
22 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
23 - 1/4 tsp salt
24 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft (2–3 minutes).
03 - Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned (5–6 minutes).
04 - Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large baking tray.
06 - Spoon cooked beef mixture over the chips. Sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
07 - Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Halve avocados, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a bowl. Mash with lime juice. Stir in diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper until combined.
09 - Remove nachos from oven. Top with diced tomato, spring onions, and jalapeño slices if using. Serve immediately with fresh guacamole on the side or dolloped on top.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beef seasoning creates this smoky, rich flavor that somehow makes everything feel like a restaurant meal even on a random Tuesday
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day planning something special
02 -
  • I once tried to save time by mixing everything together before baking and ended up with soggy chips, so always layer properly
  • The guacamole needs to be made fresh because the lime only preserves the color for so long
03 -
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent any cheese spills in your oven
  • Let the beef mixture cool slightly before layering so your chips do not start steaming underneath

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