Ultimate Nachos Recipe

Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a skillet set to medium heat for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks until no pink remains.

Sprinkle your taco seasoning into the beef and let it cook for another 5 minutes at medium heat, stirring occasionally so the seasoning coats everything evenly.

Pour 1 can of refried beans into the skillet with a small splash of water and stir for 2-3 minutes at medium heat until the mixture becomes hot and smooth.

Heat your oven to 400°F while you arrange 13 ounces of tortilla chips across a rimmed sheet pan in a single, even layer.

Distribute the warm beef and bean mixture over your tortilla chips, then sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese across the top, adding pickled jalapeños if that’s your preference.

Place the sheet pan in the 400°F oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts completely and the chip edges turn golden brown.

Take the nachos out of the oven and immediately scatter diced tomatoes, red onion slices, avocado chunks, sour cream dollops, and fresh cilantro over the top while everything is still warm.