Meal Kit

Ultimate Beef Nachos

With Creamy Mexican Cheese, Salsa, and Pickled Onions

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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Crunchy, cheesy, and endlessly satisfying, these nachos deserve the title of "Ultimate." We start with house-baked corn tortilla chips (you'll never want to go back after trying these) slathered with seasoned beef, melty Mexican cheeses, salsa, and flash pickled onions. Crowned with cool sour cream, tomatoes, and cilantro, these nachos pack all of the texture and flavor you crave.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 14 oz. Ground Beef
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 4 fl. oz. Balsamic Vinegar
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    2½ oz. Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Shredded
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    2 oz. Sour Cream
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    2 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
  • 3 tsp. Sugar
  • 4 Cilantro Sprigs
  • 1 Tomato
  • 12 6" Corn Tortillas
  • 4 fl. oz. Salsa
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    660
  • Carbohydrates
    107g
  • Net Carbs
    98g
  • Fat
    16g
  • Protein
    20g
  • Sodium
    1510mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 2 Medium Pans
  • 1 Small Oven-Safe Casserole Dish

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with foil or use a nonstick baking sheet. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Cut tomato into a fine dice. Peel onion and slice into 1/4" thick rounds. Quarter tortillas into chip-shaped triangles. Stem cilantro.

  2. 2

    Bake the Tortilla Chips

    In a large mixing bowl, add tortilla triangles and 1 Tbsp. olive oil and toss. Ensure triangles are lightly coated with oil and evenly arrange on a baking sheet (no overlapping). Place in oven to bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp. Remove from oven and sprinkle with a dash of salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Saute the Ground Beef

    In a medium pan, sauté the ground beef over high heat until browned and no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Once cooked, add 1/4 cup of water and taco seasoning and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until a light sauce forms. Salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low.

  4. 4

    Pickle the Onions

    In another medium pan over high heat, bring the vinegar, sugar, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, add onion slices and reduce heat to a low simmer, stirring onions until they turn bright pink and liquid reduces. Once pickled, remove from heat and pan and let cool before serving.

  5. 5

    Assemble and Bake Nachos

    Pile corn chips in an oven-safe pan or dish. Add seasoned beef atop the chips. Top the beef with the Mexican cheese blend. Place in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and keep warm until ready to serve.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Nachos are best served family-style, so use the oven-safe pan you melted the cheese in. Add salsa atop the nachos. Add a drizzle of sour cream.Add the pickled onions atop the nachos. Garnish with diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro leaves.

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