Hearty layers of chips, beef, beans, cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfect for sharing at gatherings.
# Components:
→ Beef and Bean Layer
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Assembly
10 - 12 ounces sturdy tortilla chips
11 - 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
12 - 1 cup salsa verde or red salsa
13 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
→ Toppings
14 - 1 cup diced roma tomatoes
15 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
16 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
18 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
19 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon, cooking until no pink remains, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
02 - Stir black beans into the cooked beef mixture. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
03 - Arrange half of the tortilla chips in an even layer on a large ovenproof platter or baking sheet. Spoon half the beef-and-bean mixture evenly over the chips. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat layering with remaining chips, beef mixture, and cheese.
04 - Preheat broiler to high. Place the assembled platter under the broiler and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, until cheese is melted and bubbling. Alternatively, bake in a 400 °F oven for 5 to 7 minutes.
05 - Remove the platter from the oven. Drizzle salsa and sour cream evenly over the nachos. Scatter diced tomatoes, black olives, cilantro, green onions, and jalapeño slices over the top.
06 - Garnish with lime wedges and serve the platter at once so guests can help themselves.
