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Epic Beef Nachos Supreme (Better Than Taco Bell)

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You need to make this epic beef nachos supreme at your next game day. Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions make such a great flavor combination.

Sheet pan beef nachos supreme with refried beans, cheddar, Monterey Jack tomatoes and green onions

Have you got your menu all set for Super Bowl Sunday this weekend? If not, you do now. 😉👊🏻

These nachos were inspired by my teenage days when we used to frequent Taco Bell. My repeat order was beef nachos supreme.

This recipe is the next level version of that. Way better quality and taste, with the same familiar flavor combination.🙌🏻

😍😍😍

Epic Beef Nachos Supreme

Sturdy chips, y’all

You need to make this epic beef nachos supreme at your next game day. Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions. #nachos #sheetpan APinchOfHealthy.com
You need to make this epic beef nachos supreme at your next game day. Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions. #nachos #sheetpan APinchOfHealthy.com
You need to make this epic beef nachos supreme at your next game day. Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions. #nachos #sheetpan APinchOfHealthy.com
You need to make this epic beef nachos supreme at your next game day. Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions. #nachos #sheetpan APinchOfHealthy.com

You want to start with a good, sturdy tortilla chip. None of the thin and crispy ones.🙅🏼‍♀️

You want something that can easily handle the epic toppings. I like the Costco Kirkland brand organic tortilla chips. That is what is pictured here. You can use any brand, but just aim to get the sturdy ones.

I lined a baking sheet with parchment paper and put a generous layer of the chips on it. Then I start to layer on my ingredients.

Refried beans

I spooned on canned refried beans. They are thick, but I just make little evenly-dispersed piles. They will spread as they heat up.

Or, as one commenter smartly suggested, you could heat them a little first (in the microwave, in a glass container) to help them spread.

Seasoning the ground beef

About the ground beef: I like to use the best I can find. We are really loving ButcherBox right now! (I am an affiliate, but I purchase a box every month). The beef is grass fed, grass finished, and tastes fantastic!

butcher box ground beef on marble counter with cilantro

I season the ground beef with my homemade taco seasoning.

Homemade taco seasoning is such a versatile seasoning, perfect for tacos, nachos and so much more! Plus, it's easy to make from scratch with a few pantry staples. | APinchOfHealthy.com

It is super easy to mix up, pinkie promise! It is a GEM of a recipe, in and of itself. We use it for so many things!

Feel free to substitute a seasoning packet if you wish. But I dare you to try mine! You may never buy the packets again.😎👌🏻

cooking ground beef in a large pan

Best type of cheese for beef nachos

Next I sprinkled on the cooked seasoned ground beef and TWO kinds of cheese – cheddar.Epic beef nachos supreme

And Monterey jack.

Epic beef nachos supreme

If you want the cheese to melt smoothly, I suggest buying a block and shredding it yourself.

If you have a food processor, you can grate two blocks in a minute or less using the grater attachment. ✅✅ That being said, it will still be delicious with pre-shredded cheese.

Then I bake it for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. After taking it out, I add on the tomatoes and green onions.

Of course you can do more add on toppings if you want. But this is a solid base recipe.

And since I am super-fancy, I serve them right on the sheet pan. 😆

Epic beef nachos supreme

And voila, you have a better-than-Taco-Bell version of beef nachos supreme! Hey, that’s why football watching food is my favorite. Super casual, super chill and epically delicious!

Tools Used to Make Epic Beef Nachos Supreme

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  • Measuring spoons – I have these magnetized ones, and they are fantastic!
  • Large nonstick pan to cook beef
  • sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Food processor or box grater to grate the cheese
  • On the nails – Zoya Kaitlyn (optional😉 – I get asked about nail polish colors a lot)

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Epic Beef Nachos Supreme

You need to make this epic beef nachos supreme at your next game day. Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions make such a great flavor combination.

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword beef nachos, beef nachos supreme
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 to 12
Calories 764 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • Taco Seasoning (or you can use one packet/ serving of store-bought taco seasoning)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 2 bags tortilla chips (16 ounces each)
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 16 ounces shredded cheese of choice (I used cheddar and Monterey jack)
  • 3 roma tomatoes diced
  • 2 to 3 green onions sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven at 400 degrees.

  2. Meanwhile on the stovetop, brown the ground beef and diced onions over medium-high heat until fully cooked (about 8 minutes) and drain.

  3. Return the beef to the pan, and sprinkle on the taco seasoning. 

  4. Stir in 3/4 cup water, bring it to a simmer, reduce heat and simmer until the liquid mostly evaporates, about 5 minutes.

  5. While the beef is cooking, add a generous layer of chips to two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

  6. Spoon on refried beans, half on each pan. These are thick, but I just add spoon fulls all over the chips. (The spoon fulls will spread with the heat of the oven.)

  7. Spoon on half the ground beef to each pan of chips.

  8. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. 

  9. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

  10. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle on diced tomatoes and green onions.

  11. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Make sure your tortilla chips are thick and sturdy. NO thin ones. I recommend Costco's Kirkland organic tortilla chips, or a similar brand.

I wrote this recipe with entertaining in mind. If you are making this for a smaller crown (4 to 6), I think half the recipe would work just fine. Just change the number of servings on the recipe card to adjust all measurements.

Nutrition Facts
Epic Beef Nachos Supreme
Amount Per Serving
Calories 764 Calories from Fat 405
% Daily Value*
Fat 45g69%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 79mg26%
Sodium 839mg36%
Potassium 414mg12%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 640IU13%
Vitamin C 3.2mg4%
Calcium 504mg50%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. George says

    September 5, 2022 at 10:30 pm

    5 stars
    Made these last night, kept the recipe the same except I sauteed a red bell pepper in the pan and added that, also added some ghost pepper sauce to the meat while it was cooking which gave it some serious heat. Also I made your taco seasoning because I didn’t have a packet, it was really good and it didn’t upset my heartburn like the premade packets do so thank you, I’ll be using that again!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      September 8, 2022 at 8:44 am

      I love hearing that, George!🙌🏻

      Reply
  2. Marie says

    September 4, 2022 at 9:18 pm

    Mine was just a burnt mess. Next time I will do it like taco bell, cook everything separately and put it together on a platter and no burning of chips

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      September 8, 2022 at 8:47 am

      Sorry to hear that Marie. Really the only reason to bake it is to melt the shredded cheese. If you ever make them this way again, I would simply reduce the bake time for better results.

      Reply
    • Shin says

      October 26, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      I think you probably used corn chips..if so corn will burn quickly

      Reply
  3. Dee Bell says

    May 14, 2022 at 9:40 am

    5 stars
    I loved this base recipe. Just added some extra toppings(lettuce, avocados, scotch bonnet peppers). It came out great. My family loved it. Oh yea, make sure to make your own taco seasoning. I also used ground turkey.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      May 16, 2022 at 7:27 am

      I am so glad you enjoyed it Dee!

      Reply
  4. Scoutmom405 says

    May 1, 2022 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this using leftover taco meat & refried beans. Trying to make groceries stretch for a family of 7!! We added sour cream with tomatoes. Ty for this recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      May 6, 2022 at 9:50 am

      Yay!❤️🙌🏻

      Reply
  5. Tracy says

    April 29, 2022 at 6:56 am

    5 stars
    Made these nachos last night. They were phenomenal!!! Thank you for the recipe and for all the extra information. I’ll definitely be using this recipe again and sharing it!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      May 6, 2022 at 9:52 am

      Yay Tracy❤️🙌🏻

      Reply
  6. Nina says

    February 10, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    My son loved these nacos so I am making for super bowl. All toppings are going to be in lazy Susan. Sour cream, guacamole, salsa, hots for individual preference.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      February 11, 2022 at 7:30 am

      Hi Nina! I hope y’all enjoy them❤️

      Reply
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