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A plate of nachos topped with melted cheese, ground meat, black beans, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and more—perfect for trying out new nacho bar ideas. Surrounding bowls offer sliced olives, beans, limes, and extra green onions.
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5 from 47 votes

Nacho Bar

We love to fix a nacho bar for parties, game day and more. It is easy and always a hit. Everyone loves to customize their nachos and it's a fun meal idea.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $35.87, $4.48 per Serving

Ingredients

Beef Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • ½ cup Salsa

Nacho Cheese Ingredients:

  • 32 ounces Velveeta Cheese
  • 1 can Rotel (10 ounces)

Guacamole Ingredients:

  • 2 Ripe Avocados you will want them to be soft to the touch
  • ½ Lime (juiced)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ cup Salsa

Other Nacho Bar Ingredients:

  • 2 large bag of Tortilla Chips
  • 1 can of black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 2 bunches of green onions sliced
  • 2 small cans of black olives drained
  • 1 Jar of Jalapeños 16 oz drained

Instructions

For the Beef:

  • Place 1 pound lean ground beef into a 5–6 quart crock pot.
  • Pour ½ cup salsa over the beef and sprinkle 2 tablespoons taco seasoning on top.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours until the beef is fully cooked and no longer pink.
  • Use a spoon to break apart the taco meat before serving.

Cheese Instructions:

  • Cut 32 ounces Velveeta cheese into cubes and place into a 3–5 quart crock pot.
  • Pour 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel over the cheese.
  • Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.

Guacamole Instructions:

  • Cut 2 ripe avocados in half and remove the pits.
  • Place avocados in a mixing bowl. With a fork or potato masher begin to gently mash them up.
  • Add ¼ cup salsa and stir until combined.
  • Squeeze the juice from ½ lime over the avocado mixture.
  • Add ¼ teaspoon garlic salt and stir well.
  • Taste and add additional garlic salt if desired.

Other Instructions:

  • Rinse and drain 1 can black beans.
  • Dice 2 roma tomatoes.
  • Slice 2 bunches green onions.
  • Drain 2 small cans black olives and 1 jar (16 ounces) jalapeños.
  • Place the black beans, tomatoes, green onions, black olives, jalapeños, and tortilla chips into individual serving bowls.
  • Set the crock pots with the taco meat and nacho cheese alongside the guacamole and toppings so everyone can build their own nachos.

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Nutrition

Calories: 916kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 2832mg | Potassium: 1240mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1572IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 858mg | Iron: 5mg
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