Double Decker Nachos in Cast Iron

Name: Double Decker Nachos in Cast Iron
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 bag tortilla chips; 1 pound ground beef; 1 packet taco seasoning; 1 can refried beans; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (or Mexican mix, etc); 4 roma tomatoes, diced; sour cream; 1/2 red onion, diced; sliced black olives; handful arugula, chopped; salsa (I like to offer several varieties); hot sauce (again, several varieties); 10" cast iron skillet; 2 small bowls; ramekins (or small dishes)

6 steps

Great for a meal, but also as appetizers for twice as many people. If you don't have a cast iron skillet or would rather make this in a single layer version, this recipe can be adapted as single layer nachos on a sheet pan. Ideas for other fillings: Cooked sausage such as Italian Black beans Shredded chicken Ideas for other toppings: Sliced green onions Sliced jalapenos Diced roasted red peppers Cilantro instead of arugula if that's your thing Based on recipes and ideas at these sites: https://hipfoodiemom.com/2016/02/05/skillet-nachos/ https://www.thetravelpalate.com/skillet-nachos/ https://www.ilovelindsay.com/recipes/game-day-nachos

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:10:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories911.3 kcal (46%)

Total Fat56.3 g (80%)

Carbs58.5 g (23%)

Sugars4.5 g (5%)

Protein42.4 g (85%)

Sodium1766.8 mg (88%)

Fiber8.2 g (29%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 bagtortilla chips

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Make Taco-Seasoned Beef

Step 2

Heat cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Crumble ground beef into pan and cook until lightly browned. Drain grease. Add taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water. Cook until water is mostly absorbed. Reserve in a bowl.

Step 3

Meanwhile, warm the refried beans in a bowl in the microwave to soften.

Assemble Nachos

Step 4

Wipe skillet with paper towel. Layer tortilla chips in an even layer on the bottom of the skillet. Sprinkle up to half of the cheese on top of the chips. Add dollops of refried beans on the cheese. Cover with a layer of taco-seasoned beef. Then repeat the layers: chips, cheese, beans, beef. Finally, top with additional cheese if desired. Or, change the order on the upper layer to chips, beans, beef, cheese (as shown in the photo).