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These Sheet Pan Ground Beef Nachos are a crowd-pleasing snack made with crunchy tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted Colby-Jack cheese, topped with fresh guacamole, sour cream, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and olives. Easy to prepare and perfect for game days, movie nights, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning
  • 9 oz bag restaurant style tortilla chips
  • 16 oz can refried beans
  • 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 jalapenos, sliced
  • ½ cup guacamole
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup sliced olives
  • 1 roma tomato, diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat apart until no pink remains.
  3. Drain excess grease from the beef, then stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water.
  4. Slice the jalapenos and dice the roma tomato.
  5. Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of refried beans evenly over the chips, then sprinkle the seasoned ground beef on top.
  7. Cover the chips and toppings with shredded Colby Jack cheese and scatter the sliced jalapenos over the cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and dollop guacamole and sour cream over the nachos, then sprinkle with sliced olives and diced tomato.

Notes

Use sturdy, restaurant-style tortilla chips to prevent sogginess and breaking., Spread chips in a single layer for even cheese melting and distribution of toppings., Drain cooked ground beef well to avoid greasy nachos., Add cold toppings like guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and olives after baking to keep them fresh., Serve immediately for best texture; chips soften if left too long., Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced green onions, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, cooked corn., Variations include swapping beef for ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumble; using different cheeses like pepper jack or sharp cheddar; and adjusting heat by removing or roasting jalapenos or adding chili flakes or hot sauce., To store leftovers, keep components separate to prevent sogginess. Reheat in oven or toaster oven rather than microwave for best texture.

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