Cheesy Nacho Game Day Bake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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A playful and cheesy baked nacho dish loaded with seasoned beef and melty cheeses, perfect for game day snacking. This Mexican-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs ground beef, taco seasoning, tortilla chips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp taco seasoning
6 cups tortilla chips
1 cup, rinsed and drained black beans
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium, sliced jalapeño
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
2 stalks, chopped green onions
1/4 cup, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown 1 lb ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Step 2: Add 2 tbsp taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water to the beef, stir well, and simmer for 3 minutes until thickened and flavorful.
Step 3: Spread 6 cups tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet. Distribute the seasoned beef and 1 cup rinsed and drained black beans evenly over the chips.
Step 4: Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top, then scatter 1 sliced jalapeño over the cheese.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 6: Remove from oven, dollop 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup salsa over the top. Garnish with 2 chopped green onions and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro before serving warm.