Skillet Nachos
Make these loaded grilled nachos in your cast iron skillet and cook them on the grill for an easy camping lunch, dinner, or epic game-day snack.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 ounces (340 g) lean ground beef
- 1 ½ tablespoons mild chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- 10 ounce bag tortilla chips
- ½ cup refried beans
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 to 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 1 medium avocado diced
- Sour cream, salsa, and pickled jalapeños for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat on the grill (or stovetop). Add the beef and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Scoop the ground meat into a bowl and wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
- Prepare the grill for indirect medium heat (350°F).
- While the grill is preheating, assemble the nachos in the skillet. Create 2 or 3 layers of chips, refried beans, meat, and cheese, finishing with cheese on top.
- Place the skillet on the cool side of the grill and cook until the chips, beans, and meat are hot, and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and top with tomatoes and avocado. Serve immediately, with your favorite toppings on the side.
Notes
- Get ahead--Cook the ground beef mixture up to 3 days before assembling the nachos. Make a double batch and use it for burritos or walking tacos.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 portionCalories: 875kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 42gFat: 55gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 738mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1g
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