Loaded Taco-Style Nachos
Loaded Taco-Style Nachos pile crispy tortilla chips with spiced ground beef, creamy refried beans, and a velvety melted cheese sauce. Each bite balances crunchy, salty chips with rich, cheesy warmth and bright pops of fresh tomato and green onion. Perfect for game day, casual dinners, or a shareable party platter.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Loaded Taco-Style Nachos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 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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- 25
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the ground beef in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat until it is evenly browned.
- 2
Drain, then stir in the taco seasoning mix and water; continue cooking for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- 3
Combine the processed cheese and milk in a small, microwave-safe bowl.
- 4
Microwave on high until melted, 1 to 2 minutes, then stir until blended and smooth.
- 5
Arrange the tortilla chips on a large, microwave-safe dish and spread with the refried beans.
- 6
Top with the beef and cheese mixtures.
- 7
Microwave on high for about 2 minutes, until the cheese has melted into the beef.
- 8
Top with the tomato and green onions and serve warm.
- Calories 793.85 kcal High 40%
- Protein 35.61 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 58.35 g 21%
- Total Fat 47.55 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 19.94 g High 100%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.6 mg High 38%
- Sodium 1177.94 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 7.47 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 3.03 g --
- Added Sugars 1.9 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 501.23 mg Good Source 39%
- Iron 2.83 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 471.75 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 171.65 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 2.1 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Loaded Taco Style Nachos is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cheese Cubes, Diced Tomatoes, Green Onion, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 793.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Loaded Taco-Style Nachos?
- It is a Tex-Mex taco recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Loaded Taco-Style Nachos made of?
- The main ingredients are Cheese Cubes, Diced Tomatoes, Green Onion, Ground Beef, Milk. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Loaded Taco-Style Nachos?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Loaded Taco-Style Nachos?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 793.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Loaded Taco-Style Nachos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Loaded Taco-Style Nachos healthy?
- Loaded Taco-Style Nachos has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 793.85 calories and 35.61 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1177.94 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.94 g (100% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes 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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