Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines seasoned ground beef, rice, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and tortilla chips for a delicious meal or snack. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, game day gatherings, or casual get-togethers with friends and family.
Why Try This Recipe?
- Quick and Easy: With simple ingredients and minimal prep work, this recipe comes together in no time, making it ideal for busy evenings when you need a delicious meal fast.
- Customizable: You can easily customize this dish to suit your taste preferences by adjusting the toppings or adding extra ingredients like diced tomatoes, black beans, jalapenos, or sour cream.
Summary of Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Condensed tomato soup
- Instant white rice
- Salsa
- Shredded Cheddar cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Tortilla chips
Directions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef with taco seasoning until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add Rice and Soup: Stir in the condensed tomato soup, water, and instant white rice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat until the rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Nachos: Once the rice is cooked, transfer the beef and rice mixture to a serving dish. Top with salsa, shredded Cheddar cheese, and shredded lettuce.
- Serve: Serve the Nachos Supreme with tortilla chips for dipping.
Serving Suggestions
Nachos Supreme can be served as a main dish for lunch or dinner, or as a hearty snack for parties and gatherings. You can also customize the toppings based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
Storage Information
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave until heated through before serving.
Techniques and Tips
- For extra flavor, try adding toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, sliced jalapenos, or dollops of sour cream.
- You can use any variety of shredded cheese you like, such as Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack.
FAQs about Nachos Supreme
1. Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef? Yes, ground turkey can be used as a leaner alternative to ground beef in this recipe.
2. Can I make this recipe vegetarian? Yes, you can omit the ground beef and use cooked black beans or vegetarian crumbles instead.
3. Can I use brown rice instead of instant white rice? Yes, you can substitute cooked brown rice for the instant white rice, but you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Nachos Supreme
Equipment
- - Skillet for cooking the ground beef and taco seasoning.
- - Saucepan for preparing the rice mixture.
- - Serving platter or individual plates
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1.12 ounce package taco seasoning (such as Pace)
- 1 10.5 ounce can condensed tomato soup (such as Campbell's)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
- 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa such as Pace, or to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese or to taste
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or to taste
- 4 cups tortilla chips or to taste
Instructions
- Cook ground beef and taco seasoning in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned. Pour off any excess fat.
- Add condensed tomato soup, water, and rice to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Once the rice is cooked, top the mixture with salsa, shredded Cheddar cheese, and shredded lettuce.
- Serve the Nachos Supreme with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of salsa and cheese according to your taste preferences.
- Customize the toppings with additional ingredients such as diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, or sour cream.
