Nacho tacos

Here’s a fun, crowd-pleasing fusion recipe for Nacho Tacos — the crunchy, cheesy goodness of nachos stuffed into taco shells! It’s like having the best of both worlds in every bite.

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🌮🔥 Nacho Tacos Recipe

These are crispy tacos loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and nacho-style toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, and crunchy chips.

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🛒 Ingredients

For the taco meat:

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp oregano

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• ¼ cup water or beef broth

For the tacos:

• 8–10 crunchy taco shells (or small flour tortillas, toasted for crunch)

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

• 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed slightly

• Pickled jalapeño slices

• Diced tomatoes

• Sliced green onions

• Sour cream or crema

• Fresh cilantro, chopped

• Optional: hot sauce or nacho cheese sauce

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🔥 Instructions

1. Cook the taco meat:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in a bit of oil until translucent.

2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

3. Add garlic and spices. Stir to coat the meat.

4. Pour in a bit of water or broth and simmer for 5–7 minutes until flavorful and moist. Set aside.

2. Assemble the nacho tacos:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Arrange taco shells upright in a baking dish or on a tray.

3. Spoon taco meat into each shell.

4. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.

5. Bake for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are crispy.

3. Top like nachos:

1. Remove from oven and top with crushed chips, jalapeños, diced tomatoes, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream or drizzle of crema.

2. Add chopped cilantro and a drizzle of hot sauce or nacho cheese sauce if you like things extra saucy.

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🧀 Variations:

• Nacho Chicken Tacos: Use shredded rotisserie chicken tossed in taco seasoning or buffalo sauce.

• Vegetarian: Use black beans or seasoned lentils instead of meat.

• Ultimate Nacho Tacos: Add guacamole, queso, or pico de gallo for more flavor layers.

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✅ Pro Tips:

• Keep taco shells upright by placing them in a muffin tin for baking.

• For party-style: Lay out all toppings and let guests build their own nacho tacos.

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Let me know if you want a sheet pan version, a kid-friendly twist, or a spicy beef queso variation