Description
Crispy French bread layered with spiced ground beef, gooey cheese, and crunchy nachos—this fusion dish delivers bold Tex-Mex flavor with irresistible textures.
Ingredients
- French Bread: 1 large loaf, sliced lengthwise
- Ground Beef: 500 grams (about 1 pound)
- Yellow Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Garlic Cloves: 2, minced
- Taco Seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- Tomato Paste: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 1/4 cup
- Nacho Chips: 2 cups, crushed slightly
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: 1 1/2 cups
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup
- Sour Cream: For serving
- Fresh Cilantro: Chopped, for garnish
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1/2 cup, halved
- Green Onions: 2, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Combine Ingredients: In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic. Add ground beef and brown. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place bread halves on baking sheet and toast for 5–7 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread beef mixture on toasted bread. Add half the cheese, then crushed nachos, and the rest of the cheese.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 12–15 minutes until bubbly and melted.
- Finishing Touches: Top with sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes, and green onions.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use thick, sturdy bread like sourdough for best texture.
- Pre-toasting the bread helps prevent sogginess.
- Broil for 2 minutes at the end for extra crisp top.
- Customize with olives, jalapeños, or hot sauce for added flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Nachos bread, beef recipe, Tex-Mex fusion, crunchy bread dinner, quick comfort food