Sheet Pan Nachos Ground Beef Recipe
This Sheet Pan Nachos Ground Beef recipe brings crispy tortilla chips, savory beef, melted cheese, beans, corn, jalapeños, and fresh avocado together in one pan.
Equipment
- Large sheet pan or baking tray
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Cheese grater (if shredding cheese yourself)
Ingredients
For the Ground Beef
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
For the Nachos
- 12 oz 340 g tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup canned black beans drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
Toppings
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until it becomes soft and slightly translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Now add the ground beef. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
Step 2: Season the Meat
- Once the beef is browned, stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the water and let everything simmer for about 3 minutes. This helps the spices coat the meat evenly and keeps the beef juicy.
Step 3: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while you assemble the nachos.
Step 4: Build the Nachos
- Spread tortilla chips evenly across a large sheet pan. Try to avoid stacking too many chips on top of each other.
- Spoon the seasoned beef across the chips. Then sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the tray.
- Add black beans, corn, and jalapeño slices.
Step 5: Bake
- Place the tray in the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 6: Add Fresh Toppings
- Remove the tray from the oven and immediately top with diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, green onions, and dollops of sour cream.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use thick tortilla chips so they don't break under toppings.
- Don't overcrowd the pan.
- Bake just until cheese melts.
- Add fresh toppings after baking.