{"id":"nachos_15037cc326","slug":"classic-loaded-beef-nachos","title":"Classic Loaded Beef Nachos","description":"Crunchy tortilla chips layered with seasoned ground beef, melted sharp cheddar, and fresh toppings for the ultimate American snack experience.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"10 oz tortilla chips","name":"Tortilla Chips","quantity":283,"unit":"g","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"oz","form":"","notes":"plain salted","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 lb ground beef","name":"Ground Beef","quantity":454,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"raw","notes":"80/20 lean recommended","group":"protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 oz taco seasoning","name":"Taco Seasoning","quantity":28,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"powder","notes":"or 1 packet","group":"protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 cups shredded cheddar cheese","name":"Cheddar Cheese","quantity":226,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"shredded","notes":"sharp","group":"toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 Roma tomatoes, diced","name":"Tomato","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"Roma variety","group":"fresh_toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/2 red onion, finely diced","name":"Red Onion","quantity":0.5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely diced","notes":"red","group":"fresh_toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/4 cup pickled jalapeños","name":"Jalapeno","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"cup","form":"sliced","notes":"pickled","group":"toppings","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain the excess fat.","group":"Cooking Beef","title":"In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Beef"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup (60 ml) of water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid has thickened and the beef is well coated.","group":"Cooking Beef","title":"Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Beef"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Spread the tortilla chips in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the seasoned beef over the chips and sprinkle generously with the shredded cheddar cheese.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread the tortilla chips","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, red onion, and pickled jalapeños. Serve immediately while warm.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from the oven and top","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the best results, grate your own cheese to ensure it melts smoothly. Layer the cheese between the chips and the beef to act as a barrier and keep the chips from getting soggy.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Tex-Mex"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["bake","saute"],"equipment":["Baking sheet","Skillet","Parchment paper"],"diet":["nut_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["milk","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"A large sheet pan of nachos"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can cook the beef ahead of time and store in the fridge. Assemble and bake just before serving to keep chips crisp."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover toppings separately. Nachos with cheese on them do not store well as they become soggy.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer to regain some crispness, though fresh is best."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fnachos_15037cc326%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=38727ce6-3037-4fd8-84fa-447fd3dbb730","imageAlt":"Classic Loaded Beef Nachos — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["nachos","cheese","beef","snack","party food","tex-mex"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Loaded Beef Nachos","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T19:32:31.041Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T19:32:31.041Z","related":[{"id":"corn_dog_9276bdf477","slug":"american-corn-dogs","title":"American Corn Dogs","description":"A quintessential American fairground snack featuring juicy frankfurters coated in a sweet, crunchy honey-cornmeal batter and deep-fried to a perfect golden brown.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcorn_dog_9276bdf477%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b2c4f402-a5a2-422a-b061-b681042e4fab","imageAlt":"American Corn Dogs — recipe cover","tags":["corn dog","fair food","american snack","deep fried","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":8},{"id":"onion_rings_b6689e2aaf","slug":"classic-american-onion-rings","title":"Classic American Onion Rings","description":"Crispy, golden-brown onion rings featuring a light batter and a crunchy Panko coating. 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