Loaded Beef Nachos
Loaded Beef Nachos stack crunchy tortilla chips with taco‑spiced ground beef, tomato‑chile refried beans, and melted Cheddar for a bold, crowd‑pleasing bite. The skillet-cooked topping and quick microwave melt make it perfect for game night or a fast dinner, with optional jalapeños, olives, salsa, and sour cream adding customizable heat and tang.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Loaded Beef Nachos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
For the taco seasoning: In a small bowl, stir together paprika, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, and salt; set aside.
- 2
For the beef mixture: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the onion and green pepper; cook and stir with the oil and juices from the browned meat until much of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes more.
- 4
Stir 1/2 can diced tomatoes with chilies and Mexican-style corn into the skillet. Season the beef mixture to taste with the prepared taco seasoning mix.
- 5
In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together the remaining 1/2 can diced tomatoes with chilies and the refried beans. Microwave on High, stirring every 30 seconds, until heated through, 1 to 3 minutes.
- 6
To assemble the nachos: Arrange half of the tortilla chips in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate; drop teaspoons of the refried beans onto the chips, then add the beef mixture and shredded cheese. Repeat with the remaining chips, beans, beef, and cheese to create a second layer.
- 7
Microwave on High until the cheese is melted and the nachos are warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Top with sour cream, salsa, olives, jalapeños, and green onion as desired.
- Calories 1153.57 kcal High 58%
- Protein 46.67 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 71.14 g 26%
- Total Fat 75.93 g High 97%
- Saturated Fat 33.08 g High 165%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 200.54 mg High 67%
- Sodium 1614.42 mg High 70%
- Dietary Fiber 12.97 g Good Source 46%
- Total Sugars 13.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.69 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 599.05 mg Good Source 46%
- Iron 6.66 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 1172.3 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 49.09 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 5.89 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Loaded Beef Nachos is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 21 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 1153.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Loaded Beef Nachos?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 21 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Loaded Beef Nachos made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. The full list of 21 is above.
- What goes well with Loaded Beef Nachos?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Loaded Beef Nachos?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1153.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Loaded Beef Nachos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 21 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Loaded Beef Nachos healthy?
- Loaded Beef Nachos has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 1153.57 calories and 46.67 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1614.42 mg (70% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 33.08 g (165% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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