Description
These Foil-Pack Baked Nachos are an easy, fun, and mess-free way to enjoy cheesy nachos loaded with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and your favorite toppings — perfect for camping or a quick weeknight snack.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz tortilla chips
- 1/2 pound (225g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- Foil sheets, for wrapping
- Toppings: diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven or grill to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning. Set aside.
- Lay out 4 large sheets of aluminum foil. Place a handful of tortilla chips in the center of each sheet.
- Top chips with cooked ground beef, cheese, black beans, olives, onions, and jalapeños as desired.
- Fold up sides of foil to make a packet, sealing tightly but leaving space for air circulation.
- Bake or grill for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and toppings are heated through.
- Carefully open packets, add your favorite toppings, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute ground chicken or turkey for beef if you like.
- Great for camping — just place packets on hot coals for about 8–10 minutes.
- Let everyone customize their own foil pack with their favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil pack
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg