Sheet Pan Nachos
These Sheet Pan Nachos are crispy, cheesy, and loaded with seasoned beef, black beans, and fresh toppings—all baked in one even layer for perfect texture every time. This easy party nachos recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for game day, gatherings, or a fun weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 large bag sturdy tortilla chips
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 1 jalapeño sliced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- Seasoning & Flavor Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt if needed
- Pantry Staples / Toppings
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Cook the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble Nachos
- Spread tortilla chips evenly across the sheet pan in one single layer.
- Sprinkle seasoned beef evenly over chips.
- Add black beans.
- Top generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Watch carefully to prevent over-browning.
- Add Fresh Toppings
- Remove from oven and let cool 2–3 minutes.
- Top with diced tomatoes, jalapeños, red onion, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep chips in a single layer for maximum crispiness.
- Use sturdy, thick tortilla chips.
- Add fresh toppings after baking to avoid sogginess.
- Best enjoyed immediately after baking.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven, not microwave.