Sheet Pan Nachos

Sheet pan nachos are the easiest way to make nachos for a crowd! This 6-ingredient recipe is made with pantry staple ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make.

Sheet pan nachos are a great way to make nachos for a crowd! This easy recipe lets you make a tray of tasty nachos in less than 30 minutes.

The best part about making sheet pan nachos is that you get a great topping to chip ratio with plenty of tasty toppings on all of the chips. You can easily customize this recipe to your tastes, and I've included notes in the post below with suggestions for doing so.

Ingredient notes and substitutions

• Ground beef: I use either 88% or 90% lean ground beef. You could use ground turkey or ground chicken. If you use ground chicken or ground turkey, you may want to add additional seasoning.
• Taco seasoning: You can use packaged taco seasoning or make your own. For lower sodium, use a reduced sodium taco seasoning.
• Black beans: Another type of bean, like pinto beans, can be used.
• Salsa: Pick a chunky tomato salsa that you like the flavor of.
• Shredded cheese: Or substitute your favorite type of shredded cheese.

How to make sheet pan nachos

Here you'll find step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3: Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 4: Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Cook, stirring regularly, until the water has evaporated, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5: Stir in the black beans and salsa. Cook, stirring regularly, until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 6: Add the tortillas in an even layer to a large rimmed baking sheet.

Step 7: Spoon the ground beef mixture evenly over the tortilla chips.

Step 8: Sprinkle the cheese over the top.

Step 9: Bake for about 12-14 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Step 10: Serve topped with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Tips

• Vegetarian: You can use meatless crumbles in place of the ground beef. Just add a bit of oil to your pan. You could also use two cans of beans to bulk up the mixture.
• Crispy nachos: For crispy nachos, you want moist ground beef mixture, but it shouldn't be wet. For crispier nachos, you can also crisp up the chips in the oven for 2-3 minutes before adding the toppings.

Serving suggestions

You can serve the nachos topped with your favorite toppings. Some ideas are salsa, guacamole, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and fresh sliced or pickled jalapeno.

Storage

The nachos are best eaten when freshly made. Store any leftover nachos in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for 2-3 days when properly stored in the fridge.

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