Doritos Nachos with Ground Beef

4.77 from 17 votes

With a base of bold, crunchy Doritos, these flavor-packed nachos are a must-make for casual meals, game day gatherings, or anytime snacking.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 849kcal

Preheat oven to 375℉.
Add the ground beef to a skillet set over medium heat. Season it with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the meat until it is no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat. Set aside.
1 pound ground beef, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
On a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, layer half of the Doritos, half of the beef, and half of the cheese. Repeat with a second layer.
14½ ounces nacho cheese Doritos, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Bake the nachos for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted. After 5 minutes, keep an eye on them, since the Doritos can burn more easily than traditional tortilla chips.
Garnish with your favorite nacho toppings and serve immediately.

Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melting quality.
Build the nachos in layers so that all of the chips are equally coated with cheese and meat.
Use a sheet pan for easy heating and clean-up. Use a half-sheet pan for larger gatherings or a quarter-sheet pan for small batches.
To prevent soggy nachos, drain the excess fat from the beef and any excess moisture from the other toppings.
For optimal results, nachos are best eaten immediately after they are assembled. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Remove fresh toppings, if possible, before reheating the nachos in a 350℉ oven.