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.
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.🙌🏻
😍😍😍
Sturdy chips, y’all
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!
I season the ground beef with my homemade taco seasoning.
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.😎👌🏻
Best type of cheese for beef nachos
Next I sprinkled on the cooked seasoned ground beef and TWO kinds of cheese – cheddar.
And Monterey jack.
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. 😆
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)
Epic Beef Nachos Supreme Recipe (Better Than Taco Bell)
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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.
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
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Preheat the oven at 400 degrees.
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Meanwhile on the stovetop, brown the ground beef and diced onions over medium-high heat until fully cooked (about 8 minutes) and drain.
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Return the beef to the pan, and sprinkle on the taco seasoning.
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Stir in 3/4 cup water, bring it to a simmer, reduce heat and simmer until the liquid mostly evaporates, about 5 minutes.
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While the beef is cooking, add a generous layer of chips to two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
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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.)
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Spoon on half the ground beef to each pan of chips.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, and sprinkle on diced tomatoes and green onions.
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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.
Regina Eileen Vought says
I’m going to try this with some shredded lettuce, guac, and sour cream!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Those sound like excellent add-ons!😋👌🏻 Enjoy❤️
Katlin Misco says
As always 5 out of 5 for me.. cook this at the fire station for all the guys – definitely a hit during the football season! ❤❤
— we always top with jalapeños at the end for that added kick.
THANK YOU!!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
This makes me so happy to hear! So glad y’all enjoyed the nachos❤️
Ken says
I made this recipe as written and I have to say….It was incredibly delicious ! I did add one ingredient that I must have with any Mexican dish. Sour Cream for dipping! Excellent recipe and now a staple for football season.
Sindi says
WOW! The spice blend is GREAT! Instead of frying onions, I added 1 tsp. onion powder and 1/2 tsp. MSG. Don’t freak out, MSG has been wrongly maligned. It is mono-sodium (one salt molecule) attached to Glutamate, a substance that your body makes naturally and is GOOD for you. It’s a FLAVOR ENHANCER. It REALLY perked up the flavor of the ground beef (I even used REAL Wagyu, which is 1,000 times more tasty than Angus beef). So with those 2 additions made to an already GREAT spice blend, it took it to the next level. I also used Mexican oregano which has a citrus profile, which is perfect for Mexican food. Italian oregano has a minty profile and goes well with Italian food.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
I am so glad you enjoyed it, Sindi!💖
J Jones says
Cat shit nachos would be better than Taco Bell…
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Guess I set the bar pretty low, LOL.😉
Raquel says
Awesome recipe husband new favorite 😊
thank you for sharing it
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay, Raquel!!🙌🏻
Terry says
Of course, lots of variables depending on how much [fill in ingredient] you use. The spice mixture was fantastic, wonderfully complex. I added a heavy squeeze of tomato paste to the meat, after adding the spice. Delicious. Thanks for the tip on mixing cheese, I used cheddar and pepper jack. Best nachos I have ever made!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay, Terry! So happy to hear it.🙌🏻
ChrisB103 says
They were ok, nothing special. Went through and made the “homemade” taco seasoning as well, not really any different than pre made packets. I would also recommend as another maker of this suggested, warm the refried beans in the micro wave and you’ll be able to spread them much better over the chips. I also would suggest changing the baking time from 15 minutes to 10 minutes.
TacoPacketMoron says
Hey Chris. I appreciate your input but you are a complete and utter buffoon. Let me begin.
“Went through and made the “homemade” taco seasoning as well, not really any different than pre made packets.”
Thats the whole point…. It is supposed to taste exactly like the taco packets wtihout all of the preservatives etc… Hopefully you are under the age of 14 because that is borderline scary. Moving on.
Changing the bake time from 15 to 10 minutes is going to make this recipe a 5/5?? Or are you just insanely delusional. I fear for your offspring as well as the future of humanity.
TacoPacketKing says
I just made this recipe tonight and it is incredibly delicious!!!
The beef seasoning is PERFECT and even better than store-bought packets.
I also think the bake time was excellent!
On another note, user ChrisB103 is a known pedophile. Please beware.
Kathy says
Tsk tsk taco pocket moron. No need to be so mean. If you didn’t like it move on. We don’t need to tear each other down. 😣
DAVID SCOTT JEFFREY says
:-):-)
Aline Terrell says
Dear TacoPacketMoron,
Why tell someone you appreciate their input when clearly, you don’t? The person gave their honest response. News flash: they don’t have to agree with you. I know, that probably rocks your little world.
Also, wow, if someone suggesting five minutes less of baking time makes you fear for the future of humanity, I have to question what rock you’ve been under since the beginning of 2020.
Now I’m off to make some nachos…and yeah, I’ll be looking at the ten minute point to see if they’re done enough for us. Oh, and don’t bother responding. You’ve done nothing I can see to make me respect or care about your opinion.
Get a grip and preferably, get a nice life. You sound as if you need it.
And, dear PoH, thanks for sharing the recipe. 🙂
Patricia says
Tried these today and they’re fantastic! Used your homemade seasoning mix and I dont believe I’ll ever use another packet!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
I am happy to hear it, Patricia! 🙌🏻
Trish Tedrow says
Where is the recipe for her taco seasoning
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Linked in the recipe card, when you click “Taco Seasoning” and also here: https://www.apinchofhealthy.com/homemade-taco-seasoning-diy-from-scratch/
Laura says
Pretty good. My retried beans didn’t spread out like this recipe said they wood. They became crispy lumps.