Appetizer: Mexico – Nachos Clásicos (Classic Nachos)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Ingredients
12–16 oz / 340–450 g tortilla chips 1 lb / 450 g ground beef 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese Pickled jalapeños, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brown ground beef with chopped onion and garlic in a skillet; drain excess fat. 2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, and a splash of water; simmer 2–3 minutes until combined. 3. Spread half the chips on a baking sheet, top with half the beef and half the cheese; repeat to make layers. 4. Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted. Top with jalapeños, salsa, sour cream, guacamole and cilantro before serving.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 928 kcal
Carbohydrates: 71.3 g
Protein: 40.2 g
Fat: 54.7 g
Saturated fat: 18.9 g
Cholesterol: 127 mg
Sodium: 784 mg
Potassium: 627 mg
Calcium: 492 mg
Iron: 4.68 mg
Vitamin A: 192 µg RAE
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:37:11+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.