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Loaded Texas Nachos Recipe

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Loaded Texas Nachos feature crispy homemade corn tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted colby cheese, served with classic toppings like sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado, and pickled jalapenos for a flavorful Tex-Mex snack or appetizer.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings

Ingredients

For the Chips

  • 5 yellow corn tortillas
  • 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Salt, to taste

For the Beef

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (prepackaged or homemade)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Toppings

  • 8 ounces colby cheese, shredded
  • 2/3 cup seasoned refried beans
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Pico de gallo, for serving
  • Avocado, sliced, for serving
  • Pickled jalapeno, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Chips: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Cut each yellow corn tortilla into thirds (or fourths if preferred for smaller servings). Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven over medium heat until it reaches 350°F, approximately 10 minutes.
  2. Fry the Chips: Test the oil temperature by frying one tortilla piece; it should sizzle and crisp within moments. Fry 4 tortilla pieces at a time for 45 seconds on each side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining tortilla pieces.
  3. Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook thoroughly until browned. Drain any excess fat, return to medium heat, and add taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Simmer the Beef Mixture: Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered until the mixture thickens and the water evaporates, intensifying the flavors. Remove from heat once thickened.
  5. Assemble the Nachos: Arrange the fried tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet. On each chip, spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons of refried beans, then add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the seasoned ground beef. Sprinkle shredded colby cheese over each chip individually until the cheese is evenly distributed.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted over the toppings.
  7. Serve: Serve the loaded nachos immediately with your favorite toppings including sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado slices, and pickled jalapenos for an authentic Texan flavor experience.

Notes

  • Cutting the tortillas into thirds instead of fourths yields slightly larger chips and portions.
  • Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for perfect crispness without greasiness.
  • Use a cast iron skillet or dutch oven for even heating when frying chips.
  • Seasoned refried beans add a creamy texture and depth of flavor.
  • Customize toppings to your preference; adding jalapenos gives a nice spicy kick.
  • Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the chips while they’re crispy and the cheese is melted.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/loaded-texas-nachos-recipe/