Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Shredded Beef Nachos! Featuring tender, slow-cooked shredded beef (or pork) infused with savory taco seasoning, piled high on crispy tortilla chips, generously smothered in melted cheddar cheese, and customizable with your favorite fresh toppings. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for sharing or a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 (2 1/2 – 3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
2 (1 ounce) taco seasoning packets (or 6–8 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
1 cup salsa (medium recommended)
1/2 cup low sodium beef broth (or chicken stock)
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (13 ounce) bag of tortilla chips
Optional Toppings
Diced avocado
Salsa
Chopped tomatoes
Sour cream
Shredded lettuce
Guacamole
Black olives
Jalapeños
Instructions
Prepare the Shredded Beef
Place the boneless beef chuck roast (or pork shoulder roast) into a slow cooker or Instant Pot. Sprinkle both taco seasoning packets generously over the roast, ensuring it’s well coated. Pour in the salsa and low sodium beef broth (or chicken stock). Cook on low for 6-8 hours in a slow cooker, or on high pressure for 60-70 minutes in an Instant Pot, followed by a natural release, until the meat is fall-apart tender. Once cooked, remove the roast from the liquid and shred it using two forks.
Assemble the Nachos
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a single layer of tortilla chips on a large baking sheet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. This provides a stable base and allows for even heating and crispiness.
Layer with Beef and Cheese
Evenly distribute the shredded, seasoned beef over the tortilla chips. Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef and chips, ensuring good coverage for maximum meltiness.
Bake Until Melted and Crispy
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and completely melted and the chips are slightly crispy. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Add Toppings
Once out of the oven, immediately add your desired optional cold toppings. These can include diced avocado, extra salsa, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, shredded lettuce, guacamole, black olives, or jalapeños.
Serve Immediately
Serve the Shredded Beef Nachos hot and enjoy your delicious creation!
Notes
Cooking Pork Shoulder: If substituting boneless pork shoulder, the cooking times in a slow cooker or Instant Pot will be similar to beef chuck roast.
Prevent Soggy Nachos: The key to crispy nachos is proper layering and avoiding overcrowding the pan. Use a large baking sheet or make batches.
Homemade Taco Seasoning: If using homemade taco seasoning, start with 6 tablespoons and adjust to taste.
Customization: Nachos are incredibly versatile! Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and a variety of toppings to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (for shredded beef/pork, depending on method) + 10-12 minutes (for nacho assembly/baking)
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking, Slow Cooking/Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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