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Easy Sheet Pan Nachos with ground beef are a fun and quick family dinner! Tortilla chips loaded up with juicy taco meat, refried beans, melty cheese and all your favorite toppings. This meal comes together in 30 minutes and is large enough to feed a crowd.
Nachos are probably my second favorite thing to make and have for family dinner. Tacos being number one. It’s so easy to put together a big batch of nachos on a sheet pan, heat them up and dinner is ready. This recipe is great for serving a large group. Plus it’s so easy to load these up with whatever your favorite toppings are. This meal is easily customizable!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Ground Beef: Ground beef cooks up quickly for an easy meal, but you can also substitute with our Shredded Mexican Chicken, Shredded Mexican Beef, or other taco filling recipes.
- Taco Seasoning: Use your favorite store-brand or use our Homemade Taco Seasoning blend.
- Refried Beans: These can be a store-bought canned version, our homemade refried beans, refried black beans, or substitute with whole pinto beans.
- Cheese: A combination of grated cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack gives a nice flavoring and both melt nicely. You could also substitute with a queso or cheese sauce if you would prefer.
- Tortilla Chips: Use store-bought or our Homemade Tortilla Chips.
Find the complete recipe card below with measurements and full instructions.
How to make Sheet Pan Nachos
- Heat a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef breaking it up while it cooks. Once browned, drain the grease. Add in the taco seasoning, then pour in the water. Stir to combine.
- Add the tortilla chips to a large baking sheet. Spread into an even layer.
- Spoon on the refried beans. Spread the taco meat on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. If using fresh jalapeno add it now so it roasts. Canned or jarred jalapenos can be added after baking.
- Bake in the oven at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
Topping Ideas
There are many toppings that can be included to make these ground beef nachos the perfect meal for your family. Some ideas include:
- More Veggies: Diced tomatoes, diced onion, roasted corn, or fajita vegetables
- Salsas– Try the classic Restaurant Style Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle style Roasted Corn Salsa, Mango Salsa, Salsa Verde, or Pineapple Salsa.
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Sheet Pan Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 easy homemade taco seasoning or 1 taco seasoning packet
- ½ cup water
- 15 ounces refried beans
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
Toppings:
- Guacamole
- ½ cup Sour cream
- 1 tomato diced
- 2 cup lettuce shredded
- ¼ cup olives sliced
- 1 jalapeno sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Heat medium sized skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef breaking it up while it cooks. Once browned, drain the grease. Add in the taco seasoning, then pour in the water. Stir to combine.
- Add the tortilla chips to a large baking sheet. Spread into an even layer.
- Spoon on the refried beans. Spread the taco meat on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. If using fresh jalapeno add it now so it roasts. Canned or jarred jalapenos can be added after baking.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from oven and top with desired toppings.
Equipment
Notes
- Ground Beef: Ground beef cooks up quickly for an easy meal, but you can also substitute with our Shredded Mexican Chicken, Shredded Mexican Beef, or other taco filling recipes.
- Taco Seasoning: Use your favorite store-brand or use our Homemade Taco Seasoning blend.
- Refried Beans: These can be a store-bought canned version, our homemade refried beans, refried black beans, or substitute with whole pinto beans.
- Cheese: A combination of grated cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack gives a nice flavoring and both melt nicely. You could also substitute with a queso or cheese sauce if you would prefer.
- Tortilla Chips: Use store-bought or our Homemade Tortilla Chips.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe first posted March 30, 2018. Updated April 7, 2020 and April 17, 2024.
Photography by KJandCompany.co
Just a thought…I would also add whole kidney beans and roasted kernel corn for a dinner recipe.
But the original recipe is great “finger food ” for “appetizer menu.
Great ideas! Thanks Patti.