# Needed Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 - 0.5 lb ground beef (or ground turkey or plant-based mince)
→ Spices
02 - 1 tsp chili powder
03 - 0.5 tsp ground cumin
04 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
06 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
07 - 0.25 tsp salt
08 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
→ Base
09 - 7 oz tortilla chips (about 1 large bag)
→ Cheese
10 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
12 - 1 medium tomato, diced
13 - 0.5 small red onion, finely chopped
14 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
15 - 0.25 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
16 - 0.25 cup canned sweet corn, drained
17 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives (optional)
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ To Serve
19 - Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole (for serving)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to simplify cleanup.
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, breaking it apart until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the meat. Stir and cook for one minute until aromatic, then remove from heat.
04 - Spread tortilla chips evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Top with the cooked meat mixture, then sprinkle black beans and corn evenly over the chips.
05 - Distribute shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the layered nachos.
06 - Place the tray in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from the oven and immediately top with diced tomato, chopped red onion, jalapeño slices, black olives, and chopped cilantro.
08 - Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side.
