If you love loaded nachos, this homemade Nachos Supreme recipe is everything you want on one big tray. It’s packed with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, melted cheese, fresh tomatoes, jalapenos, black olives, and green onions. It has all the flavor of Taco Bell Nachos Supreme, but with fresher ingredients and a bigger, crunchier bite.
This version bakes in the oven so the chips stay crisp and the toppings warm and melty.
What Makes Nachos “Supreme”?
Traditional nachos are simple: chips, cheese, and maybe jalapenos.
Nachos Supreme takes things further with:
- Seasoned ground beef
- Refried beans
- Fresh tomatoes
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Jalapenos
- A good cheese melt
Your tray should feel loaded but not soggy, and every bite should have a mix of warm and fresh toppings.
Best Nachos Supreme Recipe
Equipment
- Micro oven
Materials
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1 Onion chopped
- 15 oz Can Kidney Beans
- 16 oz Can Low Fat Refried Beans
- Corn Tortilla Chips (thick)
- 2 Roma Tomatoes diced
- ½ cup Jalapenos sliced and pickled
- ¼ cup Black Olives sliced
- 8-10 oz Cheese (shredded)
- 2-3 Green onions chopped
- ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1-2 tbsp Cumin
- 2-3 tbsp Chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole
Instructions
- In a large skillet on medium heat, add ground beef and begin browning meat.
- Add chopped onion and continue browning.
- Add some salt, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper to begin seasoning as the ground beef browns.
- Once the meat is browned, drain the excess grease.
- Add the kidney and refried beans and stir into the ground beef.
- Add ¼ can water. Stir ingredients until well-mixed.
- Add brown sugar and more cumin and chili powder.
- Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- large baking sheet (pizza pan works great!), spread out corn tortilla chips--thicker, sturdier chips work best.
- Spoon and sprinkle the ground beef mixture over the chips.
- Top nachos with diced tomato, sliced jalapenos, black olives, and the chopped bottoms of the green onions.
- Sprinkle the top with cheese.
- Slide the baking sheet into the oven (preheated at 400 degrees F) and let cook approx.
- 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the nachos heated through.
- Remove from the oven and top with chopped green onion tops and cilantro.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole, and eat 'em while they're hot.
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Notes
Keep the flavor going with these related recipes:
Fried tortilla strips recipe
Addictive Mexican corn dip recipe
Bacon wrapped chile rellenos recipe
Guacamole recipe
Click on over to see more videos by Chef Buck?Pro Tips for Great Nachos
Use thick chips
Thin chips collapse under heat and toppings.
Shred your own cheese
Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking powder that prevents smooth melting.
Add cold toppings after baking
Tomatoes, lettuce, cilantro, onions, avocado, and sour cream taste better fresh.
Bake quickly at high heat
This keeps the chips crisp and prevents sogginess.
Nachos Supreme Recipe Variations
Chicken Supreme
Use shredded rotisserie chicken with taco seasoning.
Vegetarian
Skip the beef and double the beans.
Extra Spicy
Add fresh jalapenos, hot sauce, and pepper jack cheese.
Sheet Pan Party Nachos
Double the recipe and use two large pans.
Nachos Supreme vs Nacho BellGrande
Nacho BellGrande includes a larger portion of chips and cheese but fewer toppings. Nachos Supreme is smaller but has more fresh ingredients like tomatoes and onions.
Storage and Reheating
These are best eaten fresh.
If you must store leftovers:
- Keep toppings and chips separate if possible
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for 4 to 6 minutes
Microwaving will make the chips soft.
FAQs
What toppings are on Nachos Supreme?
Ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, and green onions.
How do I keep nachos from getting soggy?
Use thick chips, avoid too much liquid, and bake before adding cold toppings.
Can I make this ahead?
You can prepare the beef mixture early, but build and bake the nachos right before serving.
