Ultimate Loaded Nachos Recipe with Ground Beef, Cheese & Jalapeños

Difficulty: 2/5

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Serves: 4

Looking for the best loaded nachos recipe? These cheesy ground beef nachos are packed with flavour, topped with melted cheese, jalapeños, and a rich homemade meat sauce. Perfect for game nights, parties, BBQs, or quick dinners. This easy nachos recipe comes together in minutes and tastes incredible straight off the grill or oven.

Ingredients

400 g nachos (tortilla chips)
200 g grated cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
400 g minced / ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
80 g corn
80 g kidney beans
2 tbsp tomato purée
150 ml tomato passata
1 tsp smoked paprika powder
1 tsp cumin powder
½ tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
50 g diced jalapeños
150 g sour cream

Instructions

Cook the Beef
Preheat your grill or pan. Sear the ground beef on a hot plancha, griddle or skillet until browned.
Add the Vegetables
Stir in the chopped onion, garlic, corn, and kidney beans. Cook for a few minutes until softened.
Make the Nacho Meat Sauce
Add the tomato purée and tomato passata, then mix well. Season with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Build the Nachos
Spread the nachos on a baking tray and sprinkle with ¾ of the grated cheese.
Add Toppings
Spoon the beef mixture over the nachos, then top with the remaining cheese and diced jalapeños.
Melt the Cheese
Place the tray on the grill or in the oven and bake indirectly for 5–10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Serve
Top with sour cream and serve immediately.