Easy Beef Nachos

⏱️ 35 min 👥 8 servings 📊 Medium
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It's party time! Actually, any time is a great time for this Easy Beef Nachos recipe. All you need are 25 minutes of prep time and a few pantry staples. Pick up Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles and Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix to add a blast of flavor to your easy nachos. Whether you're hosting a party or simply enjoying a family dinner, this is a fun dish to add to the table.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 6 cups tortilla chips
  • 2 cups Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend (8 oz)
  • 1/2 cup from 1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Creamy Queso Sauce
  • 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  2. 2In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in water, taco seasoning mix and green chiles; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  3. 3Spread half of the chips evenly in lined pan. Top chips with half of the beef mixture; sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over beef. Repeat layers. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  4. 4Drizzle with queso sauce. Sprinkle avocado, tomatoes, green onions and cilantro on top.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Old El Paso on oldelpaso.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.