Oh yes—Loaded Shrimp & Beef Nachos are like the ultimate surf-and-turf snack! Crispy chips loaded with seasoned beef, shrimp, cheese, and all the toppings you love. Here’s a full recipe:
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
For the protein:
- 8 oz (225 g) ground beef
- 8 oz (225 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the nachos:
- Tortilla chips (about 8–10 oz)
- 1–2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup black beans (optional, drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup corn (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (pickled or fresh)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
For serving:
- Sour cream
- Guacamole or sliced avocado
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the beef:
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil.
- Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the nachos:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a large baking sheet, spread a layer of tortilla chips.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese, then add half of the beef, shrimp, beans, corn, onions, jalapeños, and olives.
- Repeat with remaining chips and toppings.
- Bake:
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish & serve:
- Top with diced tomatoes or pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and a squeeze of lime.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, toss shrimp in a little lime juice and chili powder before cooking.
- Layering the chips with cheese between layers helps make sure every bite has gooey cheese.
- You can swap shrimp or beef for chicken or even chorizo for a different twist.
If you want, I can make a quick stovetop version that doesn’t need the oven and is ready in 15 minutes—perfect for snack time or game day. Do you want me to do that?
