Nacho Joes

Meet your new favorite weeknight dinner: Nacho Joes, a bold and satisfying mash-up of classic nachos and sloppy joe flavors! This irresistible recipe combines seasoned ground beef simmered in a tangy, smoky sauce with layers of crispy tortilla chips and gooey cheddar cheese. Baked to perfection in just 10 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is topped with optional fresh garnishes like jalapeños, sour cream, and diced tomatoes for a customizable fiesta on your plate. Perfect for busy nights or game-day snacking, Nacho Joes is a quick and easy comfort food dish that brings big flavor in every bite. Whether you’re craving something hearty or looking to impress, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 cups tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (optional, for topping)
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat if needed.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 5

Spread half of the tortilla chips on a large, oven-safe baking dish or sheet pan. Layer half of the sloppy joe mixture over the chips, followed by half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat with a second layer of chips, sloppy joe mixture, and cheese.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and the edges are slightly crispy.

Step 7

Remove the Nacho Joes from the oven and top with jalapeños, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and cilantro, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1881 grams (1881.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4299

Total Fat 298.30g	382%
Saturated Fat 108.60g	543%
Polyunsaturated Fat 59.00g
Cholesterol 623mg	208%
Sodium 6534mg	284%
Total Carbohydrate 259.80g	94%
Dietary Fiber 24.10g	86%
Total Sugars 25.50g
Protein 165.50g	331%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2387mg	184%
Iron 16mg	86%
Potassium 2775mg	59%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.2%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 23.7%