Nacho Tacos? Oh yes — the best of both worlds: all the cheesy, crunchy, spicy goodness of nachos, loaded into a taco shell. Basically, tacos that taste like fully loaded nachos — what’s not to love?
Here’s a fun, customizable recipe for Nacho Tacos:
🌮 Nacho Tacos (Loaded Nacho-Inspired Tacos)
🛒 Ingredients:
For the meat (or beans):
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1 lb ground beef, ground turkey, or black beans
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1 tbsp taco seasoning (or homemade)
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1/2 cup water
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Optional: 1/2 cup salsa or Rotel tomatoes
For assembly:
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Hard taco shells or small flour tortillas (or use nacho chips as the base for a fun twist!)
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1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
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1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce (optional, but amazing)
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup guacamole or sliced avocado
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1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
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1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (pickled or fresh)
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1/4 cup sliced black olives
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1/2 cup shredded lettuce
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1/2 cup diced tomatoes
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Crushed tortilla chips (for crunch!)
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Cook the filling:
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In a skillet, brown ground beef (or warm beans) over medium heat.
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Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water.
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Simmer until thickened. Stir in salsa if using for extra flavor.
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Prep the shells:
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Warm taco shells in the oven (350°F for 5 minutes) or microwave tortillas until soft.
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Layer your nacho taco:
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Spread a little nacho cheese sauce or shredded cheese in the bottom.
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Add the taco meat/bean mixture.
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Top with crushed tortilla chips for extra nacho crunch.
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Add toppings: lettuce, tomato, olives, jalapeños, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
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Sprinkle with more cheese on top (melt under a broiler if you’re feeling extra fancy).
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🔄 Variations:
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Vegetarian: Use spiced black beans or lentils.
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Buffalo Chicken Nacho Tacos: Shredded buffalo chicken, ranch drizzle, blue cheese crumbles.
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Walking Tacos Style: Serve over crushed tortilla chips in a small bag instead of a taco shell!
Let me know if you want a sheet pan version, vegan spin, or a nacho taco bar idea for parties!
