Awesome Irish Nachos
Awesome Irish Nachos pile crisp waffle fries with taco-seasoned beef and a melty Mexican cheese blend, then finish with juicy tomatoes, briny olives, spicy jalapeños, and crunchy lettuce. It’s a fun, shareable appetizer with a balance of salty, cheesy richness and fresh toppings—perfect for game day, casual gatherings, or pub-style snacking.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange the waffle fries in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 12 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, cook and stir the ground beef in a large skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
- 5
Transfer the baked fries to a 9x13-inch baking pan. Spread the seasoned ground beef evenly over the fries. Cover the beef with cheese.
- 6
Return to the oven until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Garnish with tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, and lettuce to serve. Dollop sour cream and guacamole on top.
- Calories 400.85 kcal High
- Protein 18.46 g Good Source
- Carbs 21.28 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.49 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.38 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 69.65 mg High
- Sodium 776.06 mg High
- Fiber 3.7 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.0 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.48 g Low Source
- Calcium 255.39 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.76 mg Moderate
- Potassium 355.4 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 209.27 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 11.78 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅