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Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Nachos Recipe Easy Loaded Nachos with All Toppings

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These crispy cast iron skillet nachos are loaded with seasoned ground beef, black beans, melty cheese, and fresh toppings, delivering a crunchy, cheesy, and flavorful snack perfect for game nights or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • Thick, sturdy tortilla chips (about half the bag or 5-6 cups / 120 g)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 1 cup pico de gallo (fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, pinch of salt)
  • Sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
  • Thinly sliced green onions
  • Avocado or guacamole
  • Sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (1 tablespoon for cooking beef, 1 tablespoon for crisping chips)
  • Optional: corn kernels, sliced black olives, fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula.
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt to taste. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Wipe the skillet lightly if there’s too much grease, but keep some oil for crisping the chips.
  5. Add about 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and toss in a layer of tortilla chips (about half the bag or 5-6 cups). Let them crisp for 2-3 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
  6. Spread half of the cooked beef evenly over the chips, then sprinkle half the black beans and half the cheese blend.
  7. Add another layer of chips on top and repeat with the remaining beef, beans, and cheese.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the chips are golden and crispy.
  9. Remove the skillet carefully from the oven. Top with fresh pico de gallo, sliced jalapeños, green onions, dollops of sour cream, and avocado or guacamole. Add optional extras like black olives or corn if desired.
  10. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

Use thick, sturdy tortilla chips to prevent sogginess. Don’t overload the skillet to keep chips crispy. Layer cheese between chip layers for better melting and binding. Crisp chips in olive oil before layering. Add fresh toppings after baking to keep them bright and fresh. For leftovers, reheat in a cast iron skillet or oven at 350°F for 10 minutes; avoid microwaving to prevent soggy chips.

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