Classic American Nachos

How to Make Classic American Nachos at Home

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Ingredients

• 10 oz tortilla chips
• 2 cups cheddar cheese
• 1 cup jalapeños
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1 cup black olives
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 cup refried beans

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb of ground beef until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Add 1 tbsp of taco seasoning to the beef and stir in 1/4 cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

4. 4

   On a large baking sheet, spread out 10 oz of tortilla chips evenly.

5. 5

   Layer 1 cup of refried beans over the tortilla chips.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the cooked ground beef evenly over the chips and beans.

7. 7

   Grate 2 cups of cheddar cheese and sprinkle it generously over the nachos.

8. 8

   Slice 1 cup of jalapeños and scatter them on top of the cheese.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute.

11. 11

    Chop 2 stalks of green onions and sprinkle over the nachos.

12. 12

    Serve hot with 1 cup of sour cream and 1 cup of guacamole on the side, along with 1 cup of black olives.