Nachos Supreme Sour Cream (Printable)
Crispy chips layered with savory beef, cheese, fresh veggies, and a creamy sour cream topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 - 10 oz ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1 tsp chili powder
05 - 1/2 tsp paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
08 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Chips & Cheese
09 - 7 oz tortilla chips (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
12 - 1 large tomato, diced
13 - 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
14 - 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
15 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
16 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
18 - 1/2 cup sour cream
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking up the meat until browned.
03 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
04 - Spread tortilla chips evenly across a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet.
05 - Top chips with the seasoned beef mixture, then sprinkle both cheeses evenly over the top.
06 - Bake for 7–10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and immediately scatter tomato, red onion, jalapeño (if using), black olives, cilantro, and avocado over the hot nachos.
08 - Top with dollops of sour cream and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between hot melted cheese and cool sour cream hits every satisfaction button at once
- You can customize the toppings to match whatever mood or season you are in
02 -
- Spread chips in a single layer rather than piling them high or you will end up with soggy disappointments underneath
- The spices need that minute in the hot pan to wake up or the beef will taste bland and one dimensional
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for incredibly easy cleanup afterward
- Wait until the nachos come out of the oven before adding cold toppings so everything stays perfectly crisp