Description
Doritos Nachos with Beef, Shrimp & Cheese deliver a mouthwatering fiesta of flavors that blend crispy chips, succulent proteins, and melted cheese. Mexican-inspired comfort brings zesty excitement to your plate, promising a crowd-pleasing experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 0.5 pound (0.5 lb) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (0.5 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cheese and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup 3-cheese shredded cheese mix
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Base and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 bag of Doritos (any flavor)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- Seasoned salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and thoroughly brown the ground beef, ensuring no pink remains. Drain away excess fat to prevent sogginess.
- In the same skillet, gently cook shrimp until they transform to a vibrant pink and become translucent, then remove from heat.
- Position oven rack in the center and warm to 375°F, creating an ideal environment for melting cheese and crisping chips.
- Arrange Doritos in a single, strategic layer across a large baking sheet, creating a sturdy base for toppings.
- Distribute cooked beef and shrimp evenly across the chip landscape, ensuring each bite offers a balanced mix of proteins.
- Generously cascade the three-cheese blend over the meat, allowing it to cascade between chips and create pockets of melty goodness.
- Scatter diced onions across the surface, providing sharp flavor contrast to rich meats and cheese.
- Transfer the loaded sheet to the preheated oven and bake approximately 10 minutes, watching for cheese to transform into a bubbling, golden blanket.
- Carefully remove from oven and embellish with precise mustard drizzles and strategic sour cream dollops.
- Finish with a light sprinkle of seasoned salt, elevating the overall flavor profile and serving immediately for maximum crunch and enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose high-quality Doritos for the best crunch and flavor base in your nachos.
- Ensure beef and shrimp are fully cooked to prevent any foodborne illnesses.
- Pat shrimp dry before cooking to achieve better caramelization and prevent excess moisture.
- Use reduced-fat cheese and lean ground beef for a healthier version of this indulgent dish.
- Consider gluten-free Doritos if you have dietary restrictions or prefer a gluten-free option.
- Drain excess fat from beef completely to prevent soggy nachos and reduce greasiness.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat and depth of flavor if you enjoy spicy foods.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or smoked cheddar for unique taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg