Doritos Nachos with Ground Beef is an indulgent and flavorful twist on traditional nachos, using the bold taste of Doritos as the base instead of regular tortilla chips. This dish layers crunchy Doritos with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and a variety of toppings for a mouthwatering treat. Perfect for game day, movie night, or any casual gathering, Doritos Nachos with Ground Beef combines the best aspects of two favorite snacks into one irresistible dish. It’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings and guaranteed to be a hit with anyone looking for a cheesy, meaty, and satisfying snack.
Why You’ll Love Doritos Nachos with Ground Beef
- Bold Flavors: The unique taste of Doritos adds an extra flavor kick to the nachos.
- Hearty and Satisfying: The combination of ground beef and cheese makes this a filling dish.
- Customizable: Easily adapted to include your favorite nacho toppings.
- Perfect for Sharing: Ideal for serving at parties or family movie nights.
Ingredients Notes
- Doritos: Choose your favorite flavor of Doritos for the base. Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch work great.
- Ground Beef: Lean ground beef is browned and seasoned, forming the hearty centerpiece of the dish.
- Cheese: A blend of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese melts beautifully and adds creamy richness.
- Toppings: Customize with toppings such as jalapeños, olives, diced tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, and guacamole.
- Seasonings: Taco seasoning gives the ground beef a classic nacho flavor.
Recipe Steps
- Preheat Oven: If baking, preheat your oven and prepare a baking sheet or oven-safe platter.
- Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, draining any excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water according to the seasoning packet instructions. Simmer until thickened.
- Layer the Nachos: On the baking sheet, create a layer of Doritos. Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the chips, then sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
- Bake: If baking, place in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add Toppings: Remove from the oven and add your chosen toppings: jalapeños, olives, diced tomatoes, and green onions. Dollops of sour cream and guacamole can be added last.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the cheese is melty and the chips are still crunchy.
Storage and Leftovers
- Best Enjoyed Fresh: Doritos Nachos with Ground Beef are best enjoyed immediately after preparation to maintain the crunch of the chips.
How to Make Doritos Nachos with Ground Beef
Ingredients
- Doritos: 1 large bag (about 9.75 to 11 oz), choose your favorite flavor
- Ground beef: 1 lb (450g)
- Taco seasoning: 1 packet (or 2-3 tablespoons homemade)
- Water: 1/2 cup (for the taco seasoning)
- Cheddar cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Monterey Jack cheese: 1 cup, shredded (or use a blend of your favorite cheeses)
- Jalapeños: 1-2, sliced (adjust to taste)
- Black olives: 1/2 cup, sliced
- Tomatoes: 1 medium, diced
- Green onions: 2-3, sliced
- Sour cream: for serving
- Guacamole: for serving
- Salsa: for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Get a large baking sheet or oven-proof dish ready.
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook until the mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Nachos:
- Spread a layer of Doritos on the baking sheet or dish, creating a base for your nachos. You might not use the entire bag, depending on the size of your dish.
- Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the Doritos.
- Sprinkle both the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top of the beef.
- Add the sliced jalapeños and black olives (and any other toppings you’d like to heat up).
- Bake the Nachos:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Add Fresh Toppings:
- Once out of the oven, top the nachos with the diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, and any other fresh toppings you prefer.
- Serve:
- Serve the Doritos nachos immediately while hot, with sides of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for guests to add to their liking.