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Game-Day Sheet-Pan Football Nachos with Ground Beef

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These Game-Day Sheet-Pan Football Nachos with Ground Beef are a quick and easy crowd-pleaser, featuring crispy chips, seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings all baked on one pan. Perfect for game day or any gathering, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large bag (13–16 oz / 370-450g) restaurant-style tortilla chips
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) pickled jalapeños, drained
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup (10g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 1 avocado, diced or sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Position the oven rack in the middle.
  2. Cook the ground beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef, add 1/4 cup of water, and stir. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the drained black beans.
  3. Pre-bake the chips: Spread the tortilla chips in a single, even layer on a half-sheet pan. Bake for 4-5 minutes until warm and slightly toasted.
  4. Layer the toppings: Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Spoon the seasoned ground beef and bean mixture evenly over the chips. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese and pepper jack cheese evenly over the top. Dot the pickled jalapeños around the pan.
  5. Bake until bubbly: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and starting to bubble around the edges.
  6. Add fresh toppings: Remove from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle the diced tomato and chopped cilantro over the hot nachos. Add dollops of sour cream and scatter the diced avocado on top. Squeeze a lime wedge or two over everything.
  7. Serve immediately: Set the sheet pan on a trivet and let everyone dig in with forks or their hands. Provide small plates and extra napkins.

Notes

Pre-baking the chips is essential for crispy nachos. Shred your own cheese for better melting. Serve immediately for best texture. Leftovers don’t store well; store beef mixture separately if needed.

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Keywords: nachos, sheet pan nachos, game day nachos, ground beef nachos, football nachos, easy appetizer, party food

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