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Best Loaded Football Sunday Nacho Bar: Easy Game Day Recipe

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This is the ultimate game day nacho bar, featuring a two-layer technique that ensures every chip is loaded with seasoned beef, black beans, and a blend of melted cheeses. It’s a crowd-pleasing, quick, and easy recipe perfect for football Sunday or any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 works best)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (e.g., Ortega)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bag (13 oz) restaurant-style tortilla chips (e.g., Tostitos Scoops)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (shredded from a block)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
  • 1 cup pico de gallo or salsa
  • 1 avocado, diced and tossed with lime juice
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
  3. Warm the beans: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the drained black beans with a splash of water. Warm through for about 3 minutes, then mash lightly with a fork.
  4. Layer the first round of chips: Spread half the tortilla chips in an even layer on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Add the first layer of toppings: Spoon half the seasoned beef over the chips. Dollop half the warm beans over the beef. Sprinkle half the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top.
  6. Build the second layer: Add the remaining chips on top. Repeat with the remaining beef, beans, and cheese.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  8. Add fresh toppings: Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle fresh cilantro and green onions over the hot nachos. Add dollops of sour cream, spoonfuls of pico de gallo, and scattered diced avocado. Arrange pickled jalapeños on top. Squeeze lime wedges over everything.
  9. Serve immediately: Transfer the sheet pan to the center of the table with small bowls of extra toppings on the side.

Notes

Shred your own cheese for best melting. Use sturdy chips to avoid sogginess. Layer in two layers to ensure every chip is loaded. Keep wet toppings (sour cream, pico de gallo) for the end to maintain crunch. Watch the oven closely to prevent burning.

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