A healthy spin off of Taco Bell Nachos Supreme, this oven baked beef nachos supreme recipe is fully loaded with veggies, ground beef, cheese, and refried beans for a homemade dinner that’s quick, yummy, and perfect for kids. The ultimate appetizer or meal for game day, parties, and everything in between, this easy beef nachos recipe can be made on a sheet pan in less than 30 minutes! {Gluten-free-friendly}
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Restaurant-Style Beef Nachos Recipe
If you’re a Taco Bell (or nachos) fan, you’re going to love this Epic Beef Nachos Supreme! Layered up with lean ground beef, refried beans, and cheese, it’s super flavourful, high in protein and so satisfying.
However, unlike the restaurant version, it’s loaded with fresh veggies and a homemade spice mixture for healthy DIY nachos.
You’d never guess that it’s a better-for-you option though, because it’s overflowing with crispy chips, juicy ground beef and cheesy flavour!
It takes minutes to prepare for the ultimate last-minute dinner or game day appetizer. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover veggies you may have lying around in the fridge.
All that you have to do is cook the veggies and beef, assemble the ingredients on a baking sheet and pop it in the oven. It’s ready to eat quicker than it takes to go through the drive-thru!
The end result is a yummy restaurant-style beef nachos recipe that’s fully loaded with layers of goodness for a fancy tasting meal or appetizer that couldn’t be easier to make.
If you like this recipe, you’ll also want to try these Authentic Mexican Chicken Fajitas or this Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip!
Why We Love This Mexican Nachos Supreme Recipe
- Healthy: An elevated version of Nachos Supreme, this recipe is fully loaded with veggies and lean beef for a protein and fibre packed meal or appetizer.
- Great for a Crowd: Serving 10-12 people at a time, it’s perfect for feeding large groups. If needed, you could even double it!
- Easy: There’s nothing easier than an oven baked sheet pan nachos recipe. You can easily cook the ingredients simultaneously. Then, all you have to do is layer the toppings on top of the chips for the ultimate quick recipe. The clean up is easy too!
Ingredients for Nachos
- Olive oil: A great source of healthy fats, a bit of oil is used to sauté the onions and peppers.
- Veggies: Yellow onion, red pepper, frozen corn kernels, fresh tomatoes, and green onion are layered throughout the nachos and sprinkled on top for a colourful, flavour-filled recipe.
- Lean ground beef: Using lean beef cuts down on the saturated fat content found in Taco Bell’s recipe, making for a healthier restaurant-style beef nachos recipe.
- Taco seasoning: I typically like to use my homemade taco seasoning, but you can also sub in a store-bought taco seasoning packet if desired. Try to find one that’s lower in sodium if possible.
- Water: This is crucial to infusing the meat with the seasonings.
- Tortilla chips: Any store-bought corn tortilla chips work great. I generally use unsalted, but either variety works.
- Refried Beans: To keep this recipe on the healthier side, opt for fat-free refried beans or make your own. We loved these low sodium refried beans!
- Cheese: A combination of shredded Cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese recreates the taste of the original recipe, but you can sub in any cheese of choice. Pepper jack would also work well.
- Avocado: Diced avocado adds a pretty pop of colour, creamy texture, and a good source of healthy fats and fibre to keep you full. You can also use dollops of guacamole too!
- Cilantro: A sprinkle of fresh herbs adds a pop of refreshing flavour in this oven baked nachos supreme recipe.
How to Make Loaded Nachos – Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ground Beef Mixture
- First, preheat the oven 400 degrees F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil.
- Then, add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat, and sauté the onions and peppers until they’re soft and fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 6 additional minutes. Drain off any fat.
- Next, add in the corn kernels and taco seasoning. Add 3/4 cup water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat, and simmer until most of the liquid evaporates.
Step 2: Load up the Tortilla Chips
- While the beef is cooking, distribute a generous layer of chips over a large baking sheet.
- Using a spoon, add small dollops of refried beans evenly over the chips. You don’t need to spread the refried beans over the chips since the dollops will spread a bit in the heat of the oven.
- Evenly distribute the meat mixture over the chips. Next, evenly sprinkle on the cheese.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until the chips are lightly browned on the edges and crispy.
Step 3 – Sprinkle on the Toppings
- Remove from the oven, and sprinkle on diced tomatoes, green onions, avocado and cilantro. Serve immediately with other desired toppings.
Keep scrolling to the recipe card below for the full printable nacho recipe!
Tips for the Best Beef Nachos Recipe
- Line the pan: Be sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to prevent the chips and toppings from sticking to the pan. It makes for much easier clean up!
- Choose the right chips: Use a thick and sturdy tortilla chip (not thin and flimsy) to best support the toppings.
- Don’t use pre-grated cheese: It often contains preservatives that prevent it from melting properly. For best results, grate it yourself so that the cheese will be fresh which leads to more uniform melting.
- For a healthier option: Use no-salt-added tortilla chips. There’s plenty of flavour in the nacho toppings so the extra salt really isn’t necessary!
- Serve them fresh: I always find that nachos are best when served fresh out of the oven. The chips start to lose some of their crispiness after sitting for a while, and the cheese isn’t as gooey. For best results, bake them up right before serving.
- Bake your nachos long enough: Your nachos are done when the outer edges of the chips are slightly browned and crispy. The cheese should be perfectly melted over top of your nachos.
Storage & Reheating Guidelines
Storing leftovers: If you don’t finish this all in one sitting, the best way to store any leftover beef nachos supreme is to remove any fresh toppings (i.e. avocado and tomato) and place the chips in a large airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
How to reheat nachos: When you’re ready to eat, place the nachos back on a sheet pan in the oven for 10 to 20 minutes or until the chips start to crisp up again and the toppings are warmed through.
Recipe FAQs
In my oven, these nachos typically bake in just 15-20 minutes. However, every oven cooks differently so be sure to keep an eye on your tortilla chips, and pull your nachos out when they’re lightly brown and crispy on the edges.
Monterrey Jack cheese creates the smooth melted cheesy texture we all look for in nachos supreme. Meanwhile, cheddar cheese adds a nice tang that most people love. So, to get the best of both worlds, a combination of both works best to create an epic cheese topping for nachos.
Fully loaded nachos can be a great nutrient-dense meal or appetizer, especially when they’re layered with tons of veggies, lean protein, and healthy fats. Also, stick with no salt-added or low sodium tortilla chips with minimally processed ingredients and a homemade taco seasoning for an even healthier option. Keep in mind that nachos can be calorie-dense if consumed in large amounts, so be sure to keep your portion sizes in check.
If using standard tortilla chips, beef nachos aren’t naturally gluten-free. However, you can easily find gluten-free tortilla chips at most local grocery stores.
Toppings for Nachos
When it comes to restaurant-style nachos, the topping options are endless!
Load them up with:
- Tomatoes
- Green onions
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Salsa (try this homemade jalapeno salsa)
- Jalapeño slices
- Lettuce
- Pickled onions
- Red onions
- Pico de gallo
- Black olives
What to Serve with Nachos for Dinner
A popular game day recipe, these easy beef nachos are super filling for a complete meal all on their own.
However, if you want to create a complete spread, try pairing them with:
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Baking Powder
- Game Day Charcuterie Board
- Cilantro Lime Slaw
- Tossed Salad for a Crowd
- Grilled Corn Salad with Feta
- Chipotle Guacamole Recipe
- Pineapple Mango Salsa
- Mexican Three Bean Salad
- Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
- Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Recipe Variations
- Switch up the ground meat: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
- To make vegetarian: Skip the beef and use black beans instead.
- To make low carb: Load up the Mexican ground beef mixture, cheese and toppings on roasted cauliflower instead of tortilla chips for lower carb cauliflower nachos.
- For a spicier kick: Add some extra cayenne or red pepper flakes to the taco seasoning or top the nachos with some sliced jalapeno peppers or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- For even more flavor: Mix some of this homemade Hello Fresh Tex Mex Paste in with the beef and taco seasoning mixture for an extra burst of flavor.
More Similar Recipes
- Taco Dip with Ground Beef
- Ground Beef Quinoa Bowl
- Sweet Potato Taco Boats
- Crock Pot Ground Beef Taco Meat
- Healthy Black Bean Burrito Bowls
- Zucchini Taco Boats
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Epic Beef Nachos Supreme {Better than Taco Bell}
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons homemade or store-bought taco seasoning
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 bag (350 grams) tortilla chips
- 1 can (14 oz) refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For topping:
- 3 Roma tomatoes diced
- 2-3 green onions sliced
- 1 avocado diced (optional)
- Handful of cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and cook until soft and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 6 additional minutes. Drain off any fat.
- Next, add in the corn kernels and taco seasoning. Add 3/4 cup water and bring mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat and simmer until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
- While the beef is cooking, distribute chips in a single layer over a large baking sheet.
- Using a spoon, add small dollops of refried beans evenly over the chips. You don't need to spread the refried beans over the chips since the dollops will spread a bit once heated.
- Evenly distribute the ground beef mixture over the pan of chips. Evenly sprinkle on the shredded cheese over top.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until chips are lightly browned on the edges and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, and sprinkle on diced tomatoes, green onions, avocado and cilantro. Serve immediately with other desired toppings.
Notes
- Line the pan: Be sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to prevent the chips and toppings from sticking to the pan. It makes for much easier clean up!
- Choose the right chips: Use a thick and sturdy tortilla chip (not thin and flimsy) to best support the toppings.
- Don’t use pre-grated cheese: It often contains preservatives that prevent it from melting properly. For best results, grate it yourself so that the cheese will be fresh which leads to more uniform melting.
- For a healthier option: Use no-salt-added tortilla chips. There’s plenty of flavour in the nacho toppings so the extra salt really isn’t necessary!
- Serve them fresh: I always find that nachos are best when served fresh out of the oven. The chips start to lose some of their crispiness after sitting for a while, and the cheese isn’t as gooey. For best results, bake them up right before serving.
- Bake your nachos long enough: Your nachos are done when the outer edges of the chips are slightly browned and crispy. The cheese should be perfectly melted over top of your nachos.
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