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Savory Loaded Ballpark Nachos Recipe with Easy Beer Cheese Sauce

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These savory loaded ballpark nachos feature perfectly crisp tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and a creamy, tangy beer cheese sauce. A quick and crowd-pleasing snack perfect for game day or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • Tortilla chips (thick and sturdy)
  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup (170 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 fresh jalapeños, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (200 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Beer Cheese Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp (45 g) unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp (24 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240 ml) beer (lager or ale, room temperature)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, cilantro leaves, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to let the spices bloom. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly but not browned.
  6. Slowly whisk in beer and milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. Season the sauce with mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Keep warm on low heat.
  9. Prepare toppings: rinse and drain black beans, slice jalapeños, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice green onions.
  10. Spread a single layer of tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or oven-safe dish.
  11. Evenly sprinkle half the seasoned beef, black beans, jalapeños, tomatoes, and green onions over the chips.
  12. Drizzle half the beer cheese sauce on top, then add a generous handful of shredded cheddar cheese.
  13. Add a second layer of chips and repeat the toppings and cheese layering.
  14. Bake the assembled nachos in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  15. Remove from oven and garnish with sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

To keep chips from getting soggy, ensure toppings like beans and tomatoes are well-drained. For extra crispness, broil nachos for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch closely to prevent burning. Beer cheese sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently with a splash of milk or beer. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese and non-dairy milk alternatives.

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