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By Simply Recipes
The Best Nachos
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:15min
These classic Tex-Mex nachos are loaded to the max with cheese, seasoned beef, refried beans, guacamole, and salsa. They make a great snack, party appetizer, or even casual weeknight dinner.
Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:49:45 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
22
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories625 kcal (31%)
Total Fat39.4 g (56%)
Carbs41.7 g (16%)
Sugars3.4 g (4%)
Protein28.8 g (58%)
Sodium1601.6 mg (80%)
Fiber6.5 g (23%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
![2 tablespoons chili powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764733/graph/fooddb/48609e4fc3e8f260576e55adfc12e0a7.jpg)
2 tablespoonschili powder
![1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764757/graph/fooddb/9c6c980ec7ac8598540dbdb2c4bf00bd.jpg)
1 ½ teaspoonskosher salt
![1 teaspoon granulated garlic](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764660/graph/fooddb/378d40f8e16dea3c82d4cc745d11ead0.jpg)
1 teaspoongranulated garlic
![1 teaspoon granulated onion](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764660/graph/fooddb/378d40f8e16dea3c82d4cc745d11ead0.jpg)
1 teaspoongranulated onion
![1 teaspoon ground cumin](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981414/custom_upload/aae8922274c7dddc869d58c4b5713758.jpg)
1 teaspoonground cumin
![1/2 teaspoon dried oregano](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764517/graph/fooddb/c3b790fb238cda40dd15aa979368781d.jpg)
½ teaspoondried oregano
![1/4 teaspoon black pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764831/graph/fooddb/39f1b878713bff480cfa4b95237008d2.jpg)
¼ teaspoonblack pepper
![Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764733/graph/fooddb/48609e4fc3e8f260576e55adfc12e0a7.jpg)
cayenne pepper
optional
![1 teaspoon vegetable oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764584/graph/fooddb/91b36e29fdd043e54c45325ce68d3704.jpg)
1 teaspoonvegetable oil
![1 pound ground beef (80:20 lean-to-fat ratio)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765050/graph/fooddb/483c7c49e27f3c26bb32d3e35e20f17e.jpg)
1 poundground beef
80:20 lean-to-fat ratio
![16 ounces (2 cups) refried beans, canned or homemade](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764681/graph/fooddb/df03f6d2b4685d39ce603d028f0bd410.jpg)
16 ouncesrefried beans
canned or homemade
![1/4 cup water](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764503/graph/fooddb/948118c5009748cca5f232ad8df3b3a5.jpg)
¼ cupwater
![1 large bag of tortilla chips](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764742/graph/fooddb/f48b4710e87a6b78c1dc39c1a6ab09c9.jpg)
1 bagtortilla chips
![4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups), plus more for topping](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1572901907/custom_upload/00206ac1e29b94272a675974cb167d17.jpg)
4 ouncescheddar cheese
grated, plus more for topping
![4 ounces Colby Jack cheese, grated (about 2 cups), plus more for topping](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1565286590/custom_upload/0e781386b5416f29d483b5858dce1794.jpg)
4 ouncesColby Jack cheese
grated, plus more for topping
![1 cup pico de gallo, store-bought or homemade , plus more for topping](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1568110474/custom_upload/988544d6fdc3bed4e6281d35bece0d93.jpg)
1 cuppico de gallo
store-bought or homemade, plus more for topping
![1/4 cup chopped cilantro](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764540/graph/fooddb/d044b42a25f1090b403e6810d274f062.jpg)
¼ cupcilantro
chopped
![1 sliced jalapeño (pickled or fresh)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764676/graph/fooddb/96669788da431e47d7022c2630fdac42.jpg)
1jalapeño
sliced, pickled or fresh
![Guacamole](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1567629203/custom_upload/9a903ae33c54c26ab81a71fa2df9deab.jpg)
guacamole
![Salsa](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764500/graph/fooddb/f30c5bf0e0ca0d5649c8b63d3a8b956f.jpg)
salsa
![Sour cream](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764913/graph/fooddb/72b4ec531003d56a8800d508eebe5587.jpg)
sour cream
![Canned black olives](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1579874542/custom_upload/0c3bd1800d940dafac56c0016c89091c.jpg)
Can black olives
ned
![Sliced green onions](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1584100919/custom_upload/b3d4520f334be58343d5bec54e6c6bbd.jpg)
green onions
sliced
![Shredded lettuce](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1570185255/custom_upload/61844aef9214b629c6b46c6f5fcaeacc.jpg)
shredded lettuce
![Corn](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764445/graph/fooddb/e27b92412fb02f8a70295cc032699bb2.jpg)
corn
![Hot sauce](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764804/graph/fooddb/f1f53edbe28c657f3b8defbed7121cb0.jpg)
hot sauce
Instructions
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