By Becky Hardin
Updated Jan 15, 2026
I’ve taken these Nachos Supreme and loaded them with ground beef, refried beans, guacamole, jalapeño, pico de gallo, lots of cheese, and plenty more. I love this homemade recipe as it’s way better than Taco Bell, and super easy to make. I just load all the ingredients onto some tortilla chips and bake until they’re bubbling and hot. I love serving these for Cinco de Mayo and game day, and they always get devoured in minutes.
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Easy Nachos Supreme Recipe
Just like the Taco Bell classic (but better), I’ve loaded up these nachos with seasoned beef, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and refried beans. What I end up with is a pile of crispy chips, gooey cheese, and hearty beef and beans that’s topped with cool and refreshing toppings for the ultimate combination of flavors and textures.
If this isn’t the ideal snack for game day, Cinco De Mayo, or family game night, I don’t know what it is. With so many ways to change it up, I never get tired of these nachos.
Tips for Beginners
- Hearty chips. Flour or corn chips both work well, just make sure they are hearty enough to support the toppings.
- Swap the cheese . I like regular cheese to lighten these nachos up a bit, but to really get that fast-food flavor, you can use nacho cheese sauce or add a sprinkle of cotija cheese for authentic Mexican flavor.
- Change up the beef. I like to use beef, but I’ll use ground or shredded chicken , pork, or even turkey depending on what’s in my fridge.
- For a different twist . Sometimes I’ll swap the salsa for avocado corn salsa or salsa verde , which gives the nachos a different flavor profile.
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- ▢ 1 lb. ground beef 85% lean
- ▢ ½ onion finely chopped
- ▢ 3 tbsp taco seasoning (1 packet), fajita seasoning also works
- ▢ 12 oz. tortilla chips (1 bag)
- ▢ 16 oz. refried beans (1 can), pint or black both work
- ▢ 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack if you want more spice
- ▢ ⅓ cup sliced jalapeño peppers
- ▢ ½ cup guacamole or add diced or sliced avocado
- ▢ ½ cup pico de gallo diced tomatoes or salsa also work
- ▢ 3 green onions chopped
- ▢ ¼ cup sour cream
- ▢ cilantro optional, for topping
Instructions
- Add the beef, onion, and taco seasoning to a skillet set over medium heat. 1 lb. ground beef, ½ onion, 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- Brown the ground beef.
- Drain the grease from the skillet.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spread half of the tortilla chips out on a large baking sheet. 12 oz. tortilla chips
- Spoon half of the ground beef over the chips.
- Stir the refried beans, and spoon half the can over the chips in dollops. 16 oz. refried beans
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the top. 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- Spread the remaining tortilla chips over top.
- Top with the remaining ground beef, beans, and cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with jalapeños, guacamole, pico de gallo, and green onions. ⅓ cup sliced jalapeño peppers, ½ cup guacamole, ½ cup pico de gallo, 3 green onions
- Serve with sour cream and cilantro. cilantro, ¼ cup sour cream
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Nachos Supreme Step by Step
Cook the beef and preheat the oven: Add 1 lb. beef, ½ an onion, and 3 tbsp taco seasoning to a skillet set over medium heat . Brown the meat and then drain the grease from the skillet. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread half the tortilla chips out on a large baking sheet.
Spoon half the ground beef over the chips.
Stir one 16 oz. can refried beans, and spoon half the can over the chips in dollops.
Layer and bake: Sprinkle half of the cheese over the chips, beef, and beans. Layer the remaining tortilla chips over top and then create another layer of ground beef, beans, and cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Top with ⅓ cup jalapeños, ½ cup guacamole, ½ cup pico de gallo, and 3 green onions.
Serve: Serve with sour cream and cilantro. Enjoy!
How to Store
While I highly recommend enjoying nachos supreme fresh out of the oven, they will keep well for about 1 day in the refrigerator before becoming too soggy. Gently reheat in a 350°F oven until the cheese has melted and the meat is warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
These nachos are a great appetizer to munch on before chicken quesadillas or kid-favorite chicken tacos . They pair just as well with Taco Bell–inspired favorites like homemade crunchwraps or birria tacos .
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Nachos Supreme Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef 85% lean
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning (1 packet), fajita seasoning also works
- 12 oz. tortilla chips (1 bag)
- 16 oz. refried beans (1 can), pint or black both work
- 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack if you want more spice
- ⅓ cup sliced jalapeño peppers
- ½ cup guacamole or add diced or sliced avocado
- ½ cup pico de gallo diced tomatoes or salsa also work
- 3 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup sour cream
- cilantro optional, for topping
Instructions
- Add the beef, onion, and taco seasoning to a skillet set over medium heat. 1 lb. ground beef, ½ onion, 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- Brown the ground beef.
- Drain the grease from the skillet.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spread half of the tortilla chips out on a large baking sheet. 12 oz. tortilla chips
- Spoon half of the ground beef over the chips.
- Stir the refried beans, and spoon half the can over the chips in dollops. 16 oz. refried beans
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the top. 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- Spread the remaining tortilla chips over top.
- Top with the remaining ground beef, beans, and cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with jalapeños, guacamole, pico de gallo, and green onions. ⅓ cup sliced jalapeño peppers, ½ cup guacamole, ½ cup pico de gallo, 3 green onions
- Serve with sour cream and cilantro. cilantro, ¼ cup sour cream
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
