Sheet Pan Nachos with Mild Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons water
• 10 ounces tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
• 1 cup mild salsa
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up, until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.

   6:00 · Brown the beef
3. 3

   Drain excess grease, then stir in the taco seasoning, water, and salt. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Simmer seasoned beef
4. 4

   Spread half the tortilla chips in an even layer across the prepared sheet pan.

5. 5

   Scatter half the seasoned beef, half the black beans, and half the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chips.

6. 6

   Layer the remaining chips, beef, black beans, and cheeses on top, finishing with an even layer of cheese.

7. 7

   Bake until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes.

   8:00 · Bake nachos
8. 8

   Remove from the oven and scatter the black olives and pickled jalapeños over the top.

9. 9

   Spoon the mild salsa and dollops of sour cream over the nachos.

10. 10

    Top with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions, then serve immediately.