Super Bowl Nacho Platter (Print View)

Crispy tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack, fresh veggies, and creamy toppings. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat & Protein

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 packet (30 g) taco seasoning
06 - ½ cup water

→ Chips

07 - 9 oz 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

# Step-by-Step 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 3–4 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 8–10 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cheese stays perfectly melted and gooey, not that sad congealed mess you get at some places
  • You can customize the toppings based on what your friends actually love eating
  • The beef seasoning hits that nostalgic taco night vibe but elevated for entertaining
02 -
  • Never put cold toppings on before baking or they will make the chips soggy in the oven
  • Layering cheese under the meat helps everything stick together instead of sliding off when you take a bite
  • Work quickly once this comes out of the oven because the window for perfect cheese texture is short
03 -
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent cheese from dripping onto your oven floor
  • Room temperature toppings release less water and keep everything crispy longer

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