Southern Shrimp Beef Nachos
Hearty and indulgent Southern-style nachos layered with seasoned ground beef, juicy shrimp, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, ideal for game nights or casual gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 oven-safe baking sheet or platter
- 1 broiler or oven
Ingredients
- 1 large bag sturdy tortilla chips
- 1 lb ground beef about 450 g
- 10 –14 oz peeled and deveined shrimp about 300–400 g
- 1 –2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1½ –2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 medium tomato diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- Sliced jalapeños fresh or pickled (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
- Sour cream for serving
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef with taco seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Drain excess fat and set the cooked beef aside.
- In the same skillet or a separate pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat.
- Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 4 minutes until pink and cooked through, then remove from heat.
- Arrange tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter.
- Layer the seasoned ground beef and cooked shrimp over the chips.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the toppings.
- Melt the cheese under a hot broiler or in a 400 °F (200 °C) oven for 5 to 8 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove the nachos from the oven and add diced tomato, chopped red onion, and sliced jalapeños if using.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Drizzle or dollop sour cream on top and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use cooked sausage, pulled pork, or chicken as protein alternatives.
- Pepper jack cheese adds a spicy kick to the dish.
- Adjust heat by adding jalapeños or cayenne pepper to taste.
- Best served immediately to keep chips crispy.