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Savory Loaded Nacho Tailgate Bar Recipe for the Ultimate Game Day Party

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A crowd-pleasing, layered nacho recipe perfect for game day parties, combining crispy chips, gooey cheese, spicy jalapeños, and savory ground beef with fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups sturdy, thick-cut tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 fresh jalapeños, sliced thin
  • 3 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, break it up with a spatula and cook until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. While beef cooks, chop tomatoes, slice jalapeños, chop green onions, and rinse black beans. Set aside.
  5. On a large baking sheet, spread a single layer of tortilla chips (about 8 cups). Evenly sprinkle half the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chips.
  6. Add half the beef and black beans evenly over the cheese layer. Then add half the jalapeños, tomatoes, olives (if using), and green onions.
  7. Repeat layering with another layer of chips, remaining cheese, beef, beans, and toppings.
  8. Bake the nachos in the oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to avoid burning the chips.
  9. Remove from oven and dollop sour cream and guacamole evenly over the top. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro for garnish.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

To keep chips crispy, layer cheese between chip layers and bake immediately after assembling. Drain beans well to avoid soggy chips. You can prep and season beef a day ahead. For stovetop cooking, use a cast iron skillet and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes covered with foil. Leftovers can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes to crisp chips again. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.

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