Here’s a delicious recipe for Loaded Shrimp & Beef Nachos — cheesy, flavorful, and perfect for a snack or meal 🌮🦐🥩🧀
Loaded Shrimp & Beef Nachos
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: jalapeños, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Cook the Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain excess fat. Set aside.
2. Cook the Shrimp
- In the same skillet, sauté shrimp with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper until pink and opaque (2–3 minutes per side). Set aside.
3. Assemble Nachos
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheeses over the chips.
- Evenly distribute cooked beef, shrimp, bell peppers, and onions.
- Top with remaining cheese.
4. Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve
- Top with optional toppings like jalapeños, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tips
- Use day-old chips to prevent sogginess when baking.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
- For extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes or hot sauce over the nachos before serving.
I can also give you a quick skillet version that doesn’t require baking if you want.
