Sheet Pan Nachos with Savory Ground Beef and Melty Cheese Recipe
These Sheet Pan Nachos make a quick, customizable, and fun dinner option that combines seasoned ground beef, beans, melted cheese, and fresh toppings all baked together on a single sheet pan. Perfect for a weeknight meal or casual gatherings, this recipe offers layers of bold Tex-Mex flavors with a crispy, cheesy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Meat and Seasoning
- 12 oz. ground chuck
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 small onion)
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Nachos Base
- 9 oz. corn tortilla chips
- 1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 12 oz. pre-shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (about 3 cups)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup minced red onion (about 1 small onion)
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices
- 1 medium-size ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Cook beef and onions: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the ground chuck and chopped yellow onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle with ground cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook while stirring frequently until the beef is browned, crumbled, and no longer pink, and the onions are softened, about 8 minutes. Transfer the cooked meat mixture to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Prepare nachos: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread the corn tortilla chips evenly across the pan in a single layer with minimal overlap. Evenly distribute the cooked beef mixture, drained and rinsed pinto beans, and shredded Mexican cheese blend over the chips.
- Bake nachos: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the nachos until the cheese has melted and just starts to brown in spots, about 8 minutes.
- Add fresh toppings and serve: Remove the nachos from the oven. Top them with minced red onion, pickled jalapeño slices, diced avocado, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with jarred salsa and lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more pickled jalapeños or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner meat alternative.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the meat and add extra beans or roasted vegetables.
- Line the baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the chips while they are crisp.