Easy Beef Nachos
Homemade nachos with cheese sauce. Easy version.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef nachos, easy nachos, nachos
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1418kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano
- 1 lb ground beef
- 18 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 piece tomato chopped
- 1 piece Serrano pepper sliced
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Cheese Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh milk
- 8 ounces quick melt cheese
Prepare the beef by heating oil in a pan. Add beef. Cook until it turns brown while constantly stirring. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until blended. Continue cooking for 2 minutes. Set aside.
Make the cheese sauce by melting butter in a cooking pot. Add flour. Continuously stir for 3 minutes. Pour-in milk. Stir until the mixture smoothens. Add cheese. Cook while stirring until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
Assemble the beef nachos by placing the tortilla chips on a serving plate. Top with beef and cheese sauce.
Add chopped tomato and some sliced Jalapeno or Serrano pepper on top. Serve. Share and enjoy!
Calories: 1418kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 95g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1112mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1595IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 803mg | Iron: 6mg