Sheet Pan Nachos

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef ((or ground chicken, turkey, or plant-based protein))
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 10 ounces tortilla chips, (divided)
• 4 cups Mexican-blend shredded cheese, (divided)
• 1 cup cooked black beans, (divided)
• 1 cup cooked yellow corn, (divided)
• diced roma tomatoes
• pickled jalapeños
• sour cream or Mexican crema
• diced red onions
• chopped cilantro

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried oregano.

3. 3

   Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat into smaller chunks. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, until beef is browned.

4. 4

   Layer ½ of the tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet with ½ of the ground beef, ½ of the shredded cheese, ½ of the black beans, and ½ of the yellow corn.

5. 5

   Repeat to create a top layer with the remaining ingredients.

6. 6

   Bake in the oven for 4-6 minutes, until the cheese has just melted.

7. 7

   Top with desired toppings like tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, sour cream, red onions, cilantro, and avocado. Serve immediately.