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Foil-Pack Baked Nachos Recipe

This Foil-Pack Baked Nachos are so fun and easy! Layered with seasoned beef and gooey cheese, they’re perfect for any gathering!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 beef works great)
  • 4 tbsp taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 sheets aluminum foil (16" each)
  • 8 oz Mexican blend cheese (divided)
  • 1 avocado (chopped)
  • 1 roma tomato (diced)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
  • ¼ cup green onion or chives (chopped)
  • 4 tbsp sour cream (or to taste)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Aluminum foil
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the lean ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, mixing well to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  3. While the beef mixture is simmering, lay out the sheets of aluminum foil on a flat surface. Make sure each sheet is large enough to hold a portion of nachos.
  4. On each sheet of foil, layer the seasoned beef mixture, followed by a generous handful of Mexican blend cheese. Feel free to use half of the cheese now and save the other half for the top.
  5. Carefully fold the sides of the foil up over the nacho mixture, creating a sealed packet. Make sure it is tightly wrapped to keep the ingredients secure during baking.
  6. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes. This will allow the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld beautifully.
  7. Once the nachos are done baking, carefully unwrap the foil packets (watch out for steam!). Top each serving with chopped avocado, diced roma tomato, cilantro, and green onion or chives. Drizzle with sour cream to taste.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the toppings based on your taste preferences.
  • For a vegetarian version, swap the beef with sautéed mushrooms or lentils.
  • These nachos are great for meal prep; just store the components separately until ready to bake.
  • If you’re a fan of spice, consider adding a sprinkle of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.