The Best Nachos (Loaded, Cheesy, Crispy, Ultimate Nacho Recipe) - Zest Plate

Name: The Best Nachos (Loaded, Cheesy, Crispy, Ultimate Nacho Recipe) - Zest Plate
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chili powder.; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt.; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic.; 1 teaspoon granulated onion.; 1 teaspoon ground cumin.; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.; Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional).; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.; 1 pound ground beef (80:20 lean-to-fat ratio).; 16 ounces (2 cups) refried beans, canned or homemade.; 1/4 cup water.; 1 large bag of tortilla chips.; 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups), plus more for topping.; 4 ounces Colby Jack cheese, grated (about 2 cups), plus more for topping.; 1 cup pico de gallo, store-bought or homemade, plus more for topping.; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.; 1 jalapeño (pickled or fresh), sliced.; Optional toppings: Guacamole, Salsa, Sour cream, Canned black olives, Sliced green onions, Shredded lettuce, Corn, Hot sauce.

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These are the best nachos you will ever make. Loaded with seasoned beef, multiple cheeses, and every topping imaginable on perfectly crispy tortilla chips. Restaurant quality at home.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder.
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt.
1 teaspoon granulated garlic.
1 teaspoon granulated onion.
1 teaspoon ground cumin.
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional).
1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
1 pound ground beef (80:20 lean-to-fat ratio).
16 ounces (2 cups) refried beans, canned or homemade.
1/4 cup water.
1 large bag of tortilla chips.
4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups), plus more for topping.
4 ounces Colby Jack cheese, grated (about 2 cups), plus more for topping.
1 cup pico de gallo, store-bought or homemade, plus more for topping.
1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
1 jalapeño (pickled or fresh), sliced.
Optional toppings: Guacamole, Salsa, Sour cream, Canned black olives, Sliced green onions, Shredded lettuce, Corn, Hot sauce.