Best 10 Taco Nachos Recipes

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**Mouthwatering Taco Nachos: A Fusion of Flavors and Textures**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing taco nachos, a delectable fusion of Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors. These nachos are more than just a snack; they're an explosion of textures and tastes that will satisfy every craving. Crispy tortilla chips are generously topped with a flavorful taco meat mixture, melted cheese, fresh pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, and a dollop of sour cream. The combination of crunchy, savory, and tangy elements creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll provide you with two irresistible taco nacho recipes: the Classic Taco Nachos and the Spicy Black Bean Nachos. The Classic Taco Nachos feature a traditional ground beef taco filling, while the Spicy Black Bean Nachos offer a vegetarian alternative with a zesty black bean and corn filling. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your preferences, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a quick weeknight dinner, or simply craving a satisfying snack, our taco nachos are sure to hit the spot. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate nacho experience!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TACO BELL XXL COPYCAT BEEF NACHOS



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The best nachos ever. Exactly like Taco Bell XXL nachos - except you won't be paying $5.99 for the batch! Follow the recipe exactly as I have tested and perfected it for my family and friends. Leave off the Jalapenos if you don't like any spice.

Provided by Nedley Meyers

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups corn tortilla chips
1/2 lb ground beef
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, remove seeds, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup salsa (use my "Salsa Queens" Copycat recipe. See link below)
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can black olives, sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, remove stem and seeds, chop
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup guacamole

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Mix ground beef, jalapeño pepper, chili powder and salt in skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until meat is browned. Drain fat. Stir in the salsa and ground cumin. Simmer for 2 minutes. Arrange chips in a large baking dish & add meat mixture, then cheeses, onion, olives & red bell pepper. Bake until warm & cheese melts - approx 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven & top with sour cream and guacamole.
  • * Here is link to my Sauce Queens Copycat Signature Salsa: http://www.food.com/recipe/sauce-queens-copycat-quot-signature-salsa-quot-512859.

STEAK AND POTATO TACO NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Steak And Potato Taco Nachos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, medium russet potatoes, skirt steak, canola oil, shredded cheese blend, pico de gallo, guacamole, fresh chives, sour cream

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
3 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 lb skirt steak
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup shredded cheese blend
pico de gallo, for serving
guacamole, for serving
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C).
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Slice the potatoes on a mandolin or with a sharp knife into ¹⁄₁₆-inch (1 mm) thick slices.
  • Transfer the potato slices to a large bowl and cover with water. Toss the potato slices around to remove excess starch, then drain the water.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt onto the potato slices and toss, then drain any excess water.
  • Sprinkle half the spice mixture over the potatoes and toss until well-coated.
  • Invert a muffin tin and place the potato slices in between the muffin tin walls to create taco shapes. If you have one, use a second muffin tin for the remaining potato slices, or repeat when finished baking the first batch.
  • Bake the potato slices for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Season the skirt steak with the remaining spice mix on both sides.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the skirt steak and cook for 3 minutes on each side until it is seared with a golden brown crust.
  • Remove the steak from the pan and let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Once rested, cut the steak into ½-inch (1 cm) cubes.
  • Sprinkle the cheese blend and steak into the potato taco shells.
  • Bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
  • Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 2 grams

MINI TACO NACHOS



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Everyone always loves these individual nachos. You can make the meat mixture up ahead of time and store in the fridge in tupperware until ready to use. The meat mixture freezes well too. If you are short on spices, just use a taco packet instead. I often use leftover taco meat that I need to use up.

Provided by KPD123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 red onion, diced
2 serrano peppers, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon onion powder (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
salt, to taste
1/4 cup beer
1 bunch green onion, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (12 1/4 ounce) bag Tostitos Scoops

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet until browned and cooked through. Drain grease if necessary. Add onions and peppers and saute with meat until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle seasonings (chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and salt) on meat mixture. Add beer and stir until mixture is combined and slightly reduced.
  • ***At this point, you could store meat mixture in the fridge until ready to use or allow mixture to cool slightly before starting nacho assembly. ***You could also skip those first 2 steps if you have leftover taco meat!
  • Line baking sheets with aluminum foil that's been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread out tortilla chips on baking sheet in rows. (I can usually get about 7 rows of 5 on each baking sheet).
  • Fill each tortilla chip with 1-2 teaspoons of meat mixture. Then top each chip with 1-2 teaspoons of shredded cheese. Finally, sprinkle green onions on top of cheese.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and/or hot sauce!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 161.3, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.5

TACO NACHOS



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They love nachos; you'll love this ultra-easy recipe, with prepared meat sauce, taco-flavored cheese, and hint-of-lime tortilla chips.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18-oz.) container refrigerated taco sauce with seasoned ground beef
8 cups hint-of-lime white corn tortilla chips (from 13.5-oz. pkg.)
3 oz. (3/4 cup) shredded taco-flavored cheese blend
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat taco sauce with ground beef as directed on tub.
  • For each serving, place 2 cups chips on individual serving plate. Top with 1/2 cup warm taco sauce with ground beef, 3 tablespoons cheese, 1/2 cup lettuce and 1 tablespoon sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1380 mg, Sugar 10 g

NACHOS / TACO DIP



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My mother made this for us all the time, it's quick and simple. I have found it addicting, which is bad when it is so easy to make!

Provided by Kerri Harrington

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
lettuce
tomatoes
cheese (your choice, I prefer Mexican)
nacho chip (Bite Size are best!)

Steps:

  • Combine together softened cream cheese and sour cream in a blender (or with hand mixer).
  • Add in Taco Seasoning and mix well.
  • Smooth into flat pie dish.
  • Add lettuce, tomatoes, cheese as preferred.
  • Serve Chilled with Nacho Chips (Bite Size are best!).

GRILLED TACO NACHOS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups tortilla chips
2 pounds bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
2 cans (4.5 ounces each) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles, drained
4 teaspoons Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1-ounce package)
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (1 1/3 cups)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
4 cups finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (1 pound)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray two 30x18-inch pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil with cooking spray. Spread tortilla chips on centers of foil pieces. Mix sausage, chilies and seasoning mix; spoon over tortilla chips. Top with tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • 2. Wrap foil securely around tortilla chips. Cover and grill foil packets, seam sides up, 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted

GRILLED TACO NACHOS



Grilled Taco Nachos image

What's a great party without nachos? Create a really great party with these really great nachos!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups tortilla chips
2 pounds bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
2 cans (4.5 ounces each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
4 teaspoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-ounce package)
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (1 1/3 cups)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
4 cups finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (1 pound)

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray two 30x18-inch pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil with cooking spray. Spread tortilla chips on centers of foil pieces. Mix sausage, chilies and seasoning mix; spoon over tortilla chips. Top with tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Wrap foil securely around tortilla chips. Cover and grill foil packets, seam sides up, 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1430 mg

TACO NACHOS



Taco Nachos image

My kids wanted nachos. I didn't have a recipe, so I created this one. It was a hit with us!

Provided by KJB357

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
¾ cup water
¾ pound processed cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon milk
1 (12 ounce) package tortilla chips
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
½ cup chopped fresh tomato
⅓ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and mix in taco seasoning mix and water. Continue cooking 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place processed cheese and milk in a small, microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir until blended and smooth.
  • Place tortilla chips on a large, microwave safe dish. Spread with refried beans. Top with beef and cheese and mixtures.
  • Microwave approximately 2 minutes on high, until the cheese has melted into the beef. Top with tomato and green onions. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 48.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1576 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

GRILLED TACO NACHOS



Grilled Taco Nachos image

What's a great party without nachos? Create a really great party with these really great nachos!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups tortilla chips
2 pounds bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
2 cans (4.5 ounces each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
4 teaspoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-ounce package)
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (1 1/3 cups)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
4 cups finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (1 pound)

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray two 30x18-inch pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil with cooking spray. Spread tortilla chips on centers of foil pieces. Mix sausage, chilies and seasoning mix; spoon over tortilla chips. Top with tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Wrap foil securely around tortilla chips. Cover and grill foil packets, seam sides up, 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1430 mg

GROUND TURKEY TACO NACHOS



Ground Turkey Taco Nachos image

Delicious and filling turkey taco nachos that everyone will love. You can top them with your favorite taco toppings such as lettuce, pico de gallo, light sour cream, or guacamole. I use pre-chopped and pre-shredded vegetables and pico de gallo from the grocery store to save preparation time on a weeknight. I like to include chopped or shredded vegetables I have on hand to boost the nutrition.

Provided by Occasional Cooker

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 ¼ pounds 99%-lean ground turkey breast
1 package taco seasoning
2 cups pico de gallo, divided
⅓ (16 ounce) package broccoli slaw
2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
48 corn tortilla chips, or as needed
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup pico de gallo, broccoli slaw, and chopped bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; cook until simmering and heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Divide tortilla chips evenly and layer onto 4 microwave-safe plates. Spoon turkey mixture on top, sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, and spray with cooking spray.
  • Microwave each plate on high until cheese has melted, about 1 minute. Serve with remaining pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 93.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 2175.7 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chips. The best nachos start with sturdy chips that can hold up to all the toppings without getting soggy. Look for chips that are thick and crispy, such as tortilla chips or potato chips.
  • Load up on toppings. The possibilities are endless when it comes to nacho toppings. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and jalapeños. You can also get creative and add other items like cooked chicken or beef, black beans, or corn.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese. Cheese is the key to any good nacho recipe. Use a generous amount of your favorite cheese, whether it's cheddar, mozzarella, or a Mexican cheese blend.
  • Broil the nachos. Broiling the nachos before serving helps to melt the cheese and crisp up the chips. This will give you the perfect combination of gooey and crunchy nachos.
  • Serve immediately. Nachos are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. So make sure to serve them to your guests as soon as they're ready.

Conclusion:

Nachos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different topping options, there's sure to be a nacho recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give nachos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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