Description

Get ready to level up your nacho game with these Sweet and Savory Sloppy Joe Nachos! Think saucy, tangy ground beef piled high over crunchy tortilla chips, all blanketed in velvety cheddar cheese sauce and topped with fresh jalapeños and onion for the ultimate game-day or movie-night snack. It’s bold, gooey, and totally addictive. #SloppyJoeNachos #CheesyNachos #PartyFoodGoals #BeefyNachos #LoadedNachos

Ingredients

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For the sloppy joe topping:

¾ pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, finely diced, divided
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon chili powder

For the cheese sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

For assembly:

1 (9-ounce) bag tortilla chips
2 jalapeños, thinly sliced

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Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with half the diced onion and ¼ teaspoon salt until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in apple cider vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, chili powder, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and flavorful. Remove from heat.
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until it forms a bubbly roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and melty.
Arrange tortilla chips on a large serving platter or baking sheet.
Spoon the sloppy joe beef mixture evenly over the chips.
Drizzle the cheese sauce generously over the top.
Garnish with remaining diced onion and fresh jalapeño slices.
Serve immediately while hot and gooey!

Notes

Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian option.
Use pickled jalapeños for extra tang and heat.
Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa on the side.
Turn it into a meal by layering over rice or baked potatoes instead of chips.
Leftover meat and cheese sauce can be stored separately and reheated for quick snack refills.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 batch
Calories: 560
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 840mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 95mg