Guy Fieri's Trash Can Nachos Recipe
The Guy Fieri's Trash Can Nachos Recipe is fun, messy and full of bold flavors. This nacho recipe stacks crispy chips, melty cheese, savory meats and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 8 cups tortilla chips
- 1 pound ground beef or shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 small bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Sour cream for topping
- Guacamole for topping
- Salsa for topping
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Preheating ensures chips stay crispy and cheese melts evenly.
Cook the Meat
- In a skillet, cook ground beef or chicken over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin.
Prepare Vegetables
- Chop onion, bell pepper and tomatoes. Drain and rinse black beans. Keep ingredients ready for layering.
Layer the Chips
- Spread half the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet. This forms the first layer of the nachos.
Add Cheese and Meat
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the chips. Add half of the cooked meat evenly.
Add Beans and Veggies
- Scatter half of the black beans, chopped onions, bell peppers and tomatoes over the cheese and meat layer.
Repeat Layers
- Add remaining chips on top. Sprinkle remaining cheese, meat, beans and vegetables evenly over the second layer.
Bake the Nachos
- Place tray in the oven. Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and edges of chips turn golden brown.
Add Toppings
- Remove from oven. Add sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, sour cream, guacamole and salsa. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, thick tortilla chips for best crunch
- Cook meat fully before adding to nachos
- Layer ingredients evenly so every bite has flavor
- Add extra cheese for a gooier texture
- Customize toppings with olives, corn, or pickled jalapeños
- Serve immediately to keep chips crispy
- Use a large tray to prevent overcrowding