Cast Iron Nachos

Nachos in a cast iron skillet loaded with garnishes.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican/Tex-Mex

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 682kcal

Author: Nikole Berg

This tasty cast iron skillet nachos recipe is a quick way to get a restaurant style dinner or appetizer on the table in about 30 minutes! This recipe comes together in one pan for easy clean-up! Perfect for game day or anytime you’re craving something full of Tex Mex flavor!

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Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

1 teaspoon oil
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic
1 package store bought taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
1 cup fresh frozen or canned corn
1 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
1 10 ounce bag corn tortilla chips you’ll only need about 4-5 cups
2 cups shredded cheese cheddar monterey jack or a mixture of the two

Instructions

Position rack in top third of oven. Preheat the oven to 400º.
Heat oil in a 9 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Add beef and garlic. Cook until meat is no longer pink.
Add taco seasoning, mixing to combine. Remove beef from skillet, set aside.
Spread about 2 cups of chips on the bottom of the cast iron skillet, overlapping them. Top chips with half the beef mixture, half the beans, half the corn, and half the cheese. Bake for 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Repeat layers starting with chips and ending with cheese.
Bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Top with cilantro, avocado, sliced jalepeños, diced tomatoes and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a cast iron skillet or any oven proof pan. A cast iron skillet is a kitchen essential that every cook should own. If you don't have one that's ok, just be sure you use a pan that can withstand a 400º oven temperature.

Make this on a sheet pan or baking dish instead of a skillet. Simply layer the ingredients in the same order. However, you won't need to repeat the layers unless you're doubling or tripling the recipe.

This is a versatile recipe with lots of options. Use your favorite ingredients or whatever you have on hand. Try ground turkey instead of beef, pinto beans instead of black beans, or pepper jack instead of cheddar. You can also make this vegetarian by forgoing meat altogether and doubling the amount of beans.

My Easy Homemade Mexican Guacamole and Blender Salsa are delicious with Skillet Nachos!

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