Easy Cheesy Nachos

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
â…" cup water
â…" cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed, optional)
8 ounces tortilla chips
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese)
4 green onions (thinly sliced, divided)
toppings as desired (see notes)

Prep Time15mins
Cook Time20mins
Servings8

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.

Stir in the taco seasoning, water, and black beans if using. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until the water is mostly evaporated.

Meanwhile, spread the tortilla chips onto a rimmed baking sheet. Top with half of the cheese, the beef mixture, and then the remaining cheese. Sprinkle with half of the green onions.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove the pan from the oven and add the remaining green onions & desired toppings. Serve with salsa and sour cream.