Description
A quick, small-batch skillet nacho recipe featuring smoky chipotle beef, melted cheese, and black beans, designed for two servings to minimize waste and maximize flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
- 3 cups sturdy tortilla chips
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce + 1 tbsp sauce
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese mix
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, avocado
Instructions
- Mash 1-2 chipotle peppers with 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce into a smooth paste.
- Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the beef with a spoon.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in minced garlic and chipotle paste; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Layer half the tortilla chips, half the beef mixture, half the black beans, and half the cheese in the skillet.
- Repeat layers with remaining chips, beef, beans, and cheese, ensuring cheese covers the chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 2 minutes to set.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and optional toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use sturdy, thick-cut tortilla chips to prevent sogginess. Shred your own cheese for better melting. Ensure beef and beans are well-drained to avoid watery nachos. This recipe does not freeze well; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the skillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
Keywords: small batch nachos, chipotle beef, easy weeknight dinner, skillet nachos, ground beef recipes, mexican food, quick meals