Loaded Nachos Recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces tortilla chips ▢1 pound ground beef ▢1 cup water ▢1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed ▢4 tablespoons taco seasoning ▢1 large sweet onion diced, divided ▢3 roma tomatoes diced ▢1-2 jalapenos finely diced ▢⅓ cup cilantro chopped ▢1 juice of lime ▢salt to taste ▢10 ounces cheddar cheese shredded ▢1 avocado diced ▢sour cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Make the Pico de Gallo by mixing together ½ of the chopped onion, 3 Roma tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.

Add the beef and other ½ of the chopped onion to a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until no longer pink and the onions are translucent.

Drain off the fat, and mix in the water and taco seasoning. Bring to a simmer, cover, and turn down to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender.

Stir in the black beans (add another ¼ cup of water if too thick) and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile, line a large rimmed baking sheet with a layer of chips. Spoon half the meat/bean mixture over the chips followed by half the cheese.

Add a second layer of chips and repeat with meat mixture and cheese. Place in the oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted. Top with pico de gallo, avocados, extra cilantro, and sour cream. Serve immediately.

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