Loaded Sheet Pan Ground Beef Nachos made in minutes. Cheesy, flavorful, and perfect for game day or busy nights.

Sheet Pan Ground Beef Nachos

These Sheet Pan Ground Beef Nachos are the ultimate easy appetizer or weeknight meal. Crispy tortilla chips are topped with perfectly seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and all your favorite fresh toppings. They come together in minutes, bake on one pan, and are guaranteed to be a hit with family and friends. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you need a fast, flavorful dish! Find more of these 👉Small Plates for every occasion recipes.

FAQ’s and Tips

Can I make the nachos ahead of time?

It’s best to assemble and bake nachos just before serving so the chips stay crisp. You can prep the cooked ground beef and chop toppings ahead to save time.

What type of cheese melts best for nachos?

Freshly shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend melt the smoothest. Pre-shredded cheese works, but it won’t be quite as creamy.

Can I use a different type of meat?

Absolutely! Ground turkey, chicken, chorizo, or even shredded rotisserie chicken are great alternatives.

How do I keep the chips from getting soggy?

Bake the chips for a few minutes before adding the toppings, and add cold toppings (tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream) after baking.

Are these nachos good for meal prep?

Nachos don’t reheat well once assembled, but the seasoned beef can be cooked ahead and stored for up to 3–4 days.

What chips work best?

Thicker tortilla chips hold up better under toppings and stay crisp longer when baked.

Ingredients for Sheet Pan Ground Beef Nachos

Ground beef
packet taco seasoning
bag restaurant style tortilla chips
can refried beans
colby jack, shredded
jalapenos, sliced
guacamole
sour cream
sliced olives
roma tomato, diced

How To bake Sheet Pan Ground Beef Nachos

Preheat the oven to 400 deg. F (200 deg. C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cook the ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until no longer pink. Drain any grease, then mix in taco seasoning and water.
Cut the jalapeno and tomato.
Arrange the tortilla chips on the baking sheet.
Drop spoonful’s of refried beans over the tortilla chips, then sprinkle ground beef over them. Cover with the cheese.
Arrange jalapeno slices over the top.
Bake for 12 minutes.

Cook the ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until no longer pink. Drain any grease, then mix in taco seasoning and water.
Cut the jalapeno and tomato.
Arrange the tortilla chips on the baking sheet.
Drop spoonful's of refried beans over the tortilla chips, then sprinkle ground beef over them. Cover with the cheese.
Arrange jalapeno slices over the top.
Bake for 12 minutes.

Remove from the oven and drop dollops of guacamole and sour cream over the nachos, then sprinkle with olives and tomatoes.

Remove from the oven and drop dollops of guacamole and sour cream over the nachos, then sprinkle with olives and tomatoes.

They come together in minutes, bake on one pan, and are guaranteed to be a hit with family and friends. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you need a fast, flavorful dish!

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