Super Bowl Nacho Platter (Printable Version)

Crispy tortilla chips loaded with spiced beef, melted cheese blend, and vibrant fresh toppings for ultimate game day snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat & Protein

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
06 - ½ cup water

→ Chips

07 - 9 ounces tortilla chips

→ Cheese

08 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Fresh Toppings

10 - 1 large tomato, diced
11 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
13 - ½ cup sliced black olives
14 - 1 avocado, diced
15 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Sauces & Sides

16 - ½ cup sour cream
17 - ½ cup salsa
18 - ¼ cup pickled jalapeños
19 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
03 - Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large, oven-safe platter or baking sheet.
06 - Sprinkle half the cheese over the chips. Evenly distribute the seasoned beef over the cheese, then top with the remaining cheese.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 8 to 10 minutes.
08 - Remove from oven. Top with tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, olives, avocado, and cilantro.
09 - Drizzle with sour cream and salsa, or serve them on the side. Add pickled jalapeños and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The double layer technique means no sad naked chips at the bottom of the pile
  • You can prep almost everything ahead and just melt the cheese when guests arrive
  • The seasoned beef mixture actually tastes better than most restaurant versions
02 -
  • The cheese layering technique is the difference between restaurant quality nachos and sad naked chips
  • Do not add the fresh toppings before baking or you will end up with soggy tomatoes and wilted cilantro
  • Work quickly once it comes out of the oven because the cheese firms up fast
03 -
  • Warming your chips in the oven for 5 minutes before building keeps them extra crispy
  • The water in the meat mixture helps the seasoning adhere and creates a sauce that soaks into the chips

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