There’s nothing better than a plate of nachos to end a busy day. Whether you’re feeding a family, entertaining friends, or just treating yourself to a cozy night in, nachos are a perfect go-to meal. With their crispy chips, melty cheese, and endless topping possibilities, they offer the ideal combination of comfort food and fun flavors. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make!
Here’s a foolproof way to make this easy weeknight nachos recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s versatile, simple, and absolutely delicious.
Easy Weeknight Nachos
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Nachos are an easy weeknight dinner customizable to everyone’s tastes. Top with ground meat or make it vegetarian with beans or just cheese. Add tomatoes, onions, guacamole, or sour cream – the sky is the limit!
Ingredients
1 large bag of corn tortilla chips
1 pound of ground turkey or lean ground beef
1 pack of chili seasoning (mild or hot to taste)
2 cans of black beans
2 cans of corn
3 medium size Roma tomatoes
shredded cheese
guacamole (optional)
sour cream (optional)
green onion, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Chop Roma tomatoes into small pieces and set aside.
In a large stovetop pan, add cooking oil of choice, and brown the ground turkey or beef until thoroughly cooked mixing well with seasoning mix.
In separate stove top pans, heat black beans and corn until hot.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
On a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper, spread corn chips evenly across the pan.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese across the chips until evenly covered.
Place the cheese covered nachos in the oven. Once the cheese has melted, remove from the oven and set aside.
Serve nachos on a plate topping with ground meat, black beans, corn, and tomatoes. Add guacamole, sour cream, and green onions as desires or spice it up with your favorite hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican
Tips & Variations:
- Vegetarian Option: Skip the meat and load up on beans, grilled veggies, or even tofu.
- Add more crunch: Try using different kinds of chips like multigrain, flavored, or even sweet potato chips.
- Extra cheesy: For a super indulgent nacho platter, layer in more cheese between the chips and toppings.
- Kid-friendly: Keep the toppings mild—swap jalapeños for bell peppers, and let the kids choose their favorite additions!
Why This Recipe Works for Busy Weeknights:
- Quick Prep: With minimal chopping and simple ingredients, you can throw this together in no time.
- Flexible: Customize the nachos with whatever you have in your fridge. Leftover roasted chicken, sautéed veggies, or even canned corn can be added to the mix.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Whether it’s a quick family meal or game night with friends, nachos are always a hit.
- Minimal Cleanup: One baking sheet is all you need—just toss it in the dishwasher when you’re done!
Next time you’re pressed for time but still want something tasty, give this easy weeknight nacho recipe a try. It’s the perfect combination of crispy, cheesy, and fresh, with enough room for your own personal twist.
Enjoy!
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