Cheeseburger Nachos with Cheddar (Printable Version)

Crispy tortilla chips loaded with beef, cheddar, pickles & zesty sauce. #beef #nachos #cheddar #comfortfood #snack

# Ingredients:

→ Beef Mixture

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
05 - 2 tablespoons hamburger seasoning
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Assembly

07 - 1 bag (10 to 12 ounces) tortilla chips
08 - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Toppings

09 - 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely diced
10 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, finely diced
11 - 1/2 cup shredded lettuce

→ Nacho Sauce

12 - 1/2 cup sour cream
13 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
14 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
15 - 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
16 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil until shimmering. Add ground beef and finely diced onion. Use a spatula to break up the meat as it cooks. Sauté until beef is thoroughly browned and no longer pink, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
03 - Stir in yellow mustard, hamburger seasoning, and garlic powder. Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is cohesive and fragrant. Remove skillet from heat.
04 - Arrange tortilla chips in an even layer, slightly overlapping, on the prepared baking sheet without creating large mounds.
05 - Evenly spoon the warm seasoned beef mixture across the surface of the tortilla chips.
06 - Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly atop the beef mixture, ensuring good distribution.
07 - Transfer the baking sheet to the oven. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
08 - In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, ketchup, red wine vinegar, yellow mustard, and paprika until emulsified and smooth.
09 - Once nachos are removed from the oven, immediately garnish with diced dill pickles, cherry tomatoes, and shredded lettuce. Drizzle prepared sauce over the nachos or serve alongside as desired.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure the beef mixture is well-drained to prevent soggy nachos and maintain a crisp chip texture.