Nachos supremos de ternera

Ingredientes

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 80/20
• 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) taco seasoning
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
• 12 oz (340 g) restaurant-style tortilla chips
• 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup (80 g) pickled jalapeño slices
• 1/4 cup (35 g) sliced black olives
• 3/4 cup (180 g) sour cream
• 3/4 cup (180 g) guacamole, store-bought or homemade
• 1 cup (240 g) pico de gallo or fresh salsa
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan (half-sheet size, 18x13 inches) with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   Cook and season the beef: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles, until fully cooked through with no pink remaining, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add the taco seasoning and water, stir, and simmer for 2 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the beef looks glossy.

3. 3

   Lay the chip base: Spread the tortilla chips in a single, lightly overlapping layer across the foil-lined sheet pan. Avoid thick piles, one layer means every chip gets cheese.

4. 4

   Layer beef and beans: Scatter the seasoned beef evenly over the chips. Spoon the black beans over and around, filling in bare spots.

5. 5

   Cover with cheese: Sprinkle both cheeses generously over the entire pan, including the edges. For the best melt, scatter half the cheese first, then add the second half on top.

6. 6

   Bake until bubbly: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and beginning to bubble at the edges. Check at 8 minutes, the chip edges toast quickly.

7. 7

   Add cold toppings and serve: Remove from the oven. Immediately scatter the jalapeños and black olives, then add spoonfuls of sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo across the top. Finish with cilantro leaves and lime wedges. Serve straight from the pan.