A broiled open face sandwich creation that is straightforward and adaptable. You can use chicken, beef, ham, turkey, etc. Veggies can also be changed. Simply make sure the cheese is always on top to bind it. Every time I make this, the combination of tastes from the components I’ve specified astounds me. Eat with a fork and knife!
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 10 mins |
| Total Time: | 20 mins |
| Servings: | 10 |
| Yield: | 10 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
- 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1 (12 ounce) jar pickled jalapeno pepper slices (Optional)
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in water, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Lay out tortilla chips on the sheet pan. Top with ground beef mixture. Cover with olives, jalapeno slices, and Cheddar cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping.
- Substitute pico de gallo for the salsa if preferred.
- Use Colby Jack or pepper Jack cheeses instead of Cheddar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 465 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 35 g |
| Cholesterol | 64 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Sodium | 915 mg |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 29 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
I upped the easy factor and lined up disposable aluminum pans on top of our sheet pan. Everyone customized their own nachos and it is such a nice family activity! We did vegan beef, refried beans, vegan cheese and sour cream, and added fresh tomato and lettuce. And lots of hot sauce!!
Simple and good.
There’s nothing easier or better than making a plate of nachos in the oven on a baking tray. Every chip has meat, cheese, and whatever garnishes you enjoy. I used Oaxaca and cotija cheese and guajillo and ancho chile powders with some cumin as my base seasoning. So good!
Nachos are always a hit with my family. This recipe has potential. I added fresh cut up tomatoes and used only a teaspoon of New Mexico chili powder which is very spicy. Next time, I would use Salsa Con Queso from Tosititos for the cheese.
12.22.21 Disaster in the kitchen last night. As I was taking the sheet pan out of the oven, it slipped and turned upside down. All of the cheese and toppings were on the oven floor. I salvaged enough for dinner, but to say it wasn’t pretty is an understatement…my fault, not the recipe’s. I used ground turkey instead of ground beef, cut back a little on the cayenne, and added some cumin to the meat spices. All things considered, this tasted pretty good, and I’ll definitely make it again, but next time, I’ll have a firmer grip on the pan.
Really enjoyed these nachos! Used ground turkey instead of beef and packaged shredded Mexican blend cheese. Would also top with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes next time I make them. YUM!
What I love about this recipe, beside the ease in the preparation, is you can have it ready in advance, and at the last minute pop it in the oven and it takes only minutes. This is perfect for when you want a tasty snack to enjoy while you watch the game.
Simple, delicious and a crowd pleaser! I liked how this version didn’t use soany ingredients and I had everything on hand to whip this up in no time! A definite keeper-yum! Thanks for sharing
This worked great. I cut back on the chili powder and added some cumin. I put some foil on the pan to make for easy clean up.
What’s not to love about sheet pan nachos? You can doctor them up however you choose. Next time I will add cumin and refried beans to the meat mixture. We topped with pico de gallo, chopped avocados and sour cream.. I prefer to bake my nachos in a 350 degree oven until the cheese is melted and the chips just start browning.
I don’t know why I haven’t made nachos like this before?! So simple and no juggling hot plates. I subbed a can of black beans for the meat (and used the same seasonings, plus a healthy dash of both garlic salt and cumin and a squeeze of lime because I had one on hand) and omitted the olives per personal preference. I served with salsa, sour cream, more jalaps, and quick pickled red onion. Sheet pans: they’re not just for cookies; thanks for the recipe!
The cheese fused together to make a shingle. Nope.
Did not use the black olives (don’t like them) nor the jalapeno peppers (didn’t have any). It was good. 3 minutes in my broiler was WAY too long, the edges of the chips got burnt. Also I would recommend spraying the foil with non stick cooking spray before placing the chips on it, the chips and cheese stuck to the foil. We liked the seasonings, although don’t put a lot of salt on the meat as the chips are already salty. Will make this again.
no change’s,,,,,We love it!
You can actually add cold chopped items at the end, like tomatoes, lettuce and cilantro for better flavor and more crunch.
I made pico de gallo and fresh jalapeno and instead and it was fabulous.
This is a great way to eat tacos without the mess Very easy to make. I cannot eat spicy foods so I used a mild salsa. Not only did I make it, I have made it several times
Great as a meal or appetizer. Comfort food at it’s best. I used nonstick aluminum foil.