Sheet Pan Loaded Nachos (Printable Version)

Tortilla chips layered with beef, beans, cheese, and vibrant toppings, baked for quick, satisfying bites.

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 225 grams ground beef
03 - 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
04 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
05 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika
07 - 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
08 - 350 grams tortilla chips
09 - 425 grams black beans, drained and rinsed
10 - 80 grams corn kernels, from frozen
11 - 60 grams black olives, sliced

→ Cheese

12 - 100 grams white cheddar cheese, shredded
13 - 100 grams yellow cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Toppings

14 - 180 grams tomatoes, diced
15 - 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
16 - 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped
17 - 2 tablespoons sour cream

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until sizzling. Add ground beef and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking beef into small pieces, until browned. Incorporate salt, black pepper, paprika, and optional cayenne pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.
03 - Arrange tortilla chips in a single, even layer on a half sheet pan. Evenly distribute cooked beef, black beans, corn, black olives, white cheddar, and yellow cheddar over the chips.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
05 - Top immediately with diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeño, green onions, and drizzle sour cream over the nachos. Serve at once.

# Notes:

01 - For optimal crispness, serve nachos as soon as they come out of the oven.
02 - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
03 - Reheat nachos on a sheet pan at 175°C for 5 to 10 minutes until crispy. Add additional cheese if desired.