Nacho tacos

Ohhh, you’re speaking my language now 😋🌮🔥 — Nacho Tacos are the ultimate mashup of two Tex-Mex favorites: all the crunchy, cheesy goodness of nachos stuffed into a taco shell! You get the perfect bite every time — seasoned beef, gooey cheese, crispy chips, and fresh toppings.Here’s how to make them 👇

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🌮 Nacho Tacos

🍽️ Serves:

4–6 people (makes about 8 tacos)

⏱️ Time:

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: ~25 min

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Ingredients

For the beef:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 Tbsp olive oil (optional, if beef is lean)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 Tbsp taco seasoning (or homemade blend: chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, oregano)

• ½ cup tomato sauce or salsa

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the tacos:

• 8 taco shells (hard, soft, or Doritos-style nacho shells!)

• 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

• 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed slightly

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup guacamole or sliced avocado

• ½ cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo

• ¼ cup sliced jalapeños (optional)

• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

• Lime wedges, for serving

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the beef

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add olive oil, then ground beef and onion. Cook until browned, 5–6 minutes.

3. Add garlic and taco seasoning, stir 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Stir in tomato sauce or salsa; simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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2. Warm taco shells

• Heat taco shells according to package instructions (oven or skillet) so they’re nice and crisp.

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3. Assemble the nacho tacos

1. Spoon seasoned beef into taco shells.

2. Sprinkle with shredded cheese while warm (so it melts slightly).

3. Add a handful of crushed tortilla chips for that nacho crunch.

4. Top with sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes/pico, jalapeños, and cilantro.

5. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

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💡 Tips & Variations

• Extra cheesy: Layer cheese on the shell before and after the beef — double melt!

• Nacho cheese drizzle: Melt ½ cup Velveeta or nacho cheese sauce with 2 Tbsp milk and drizzle over tacos.

• Protein swaps: Use ground turkey, shredded chicken, or refried beans for a lighter version.

• Crunchy twist: Use crushed Doritos instead of tortilla chips for a full “nacho explosion.”

• Party idea: Set up a Nacho Taco Bar with all the toppings for DIY fun!

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Would you like me to give you a loaded baked Nacho Taco Casserole version next — same flavors, but baked and cheesy like a hot dish?