Southern Shrimp Beef Nachos
These loaded nachos bring bold Southern flavor with juicy shrimp, seasoned beef, and creamy cheese layered over crisp tortilla chips—perfect for parties or game day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop + Assembly
- Cuisine: American (Southern-style)
Ingredients
1 large bag tortilla chips
300 g ground beef
400 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups nacho cheese sauce
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook the Ground Beef:
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and crumbled.
Set aside.
Prepare the Shrimp:
Season shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
In the same skillet, melt butter and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
Assemble the Nachos:
Spread tortilla chips on a large serving tray or oven-safe platter.
Pour warm nacho cheese sauce generously over the chips.
Sprinkle cooked ground beef evenly over the top.
Arrange cooked shrimp all over the nachos.
Serve:
Serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
Optional: Garnish with fresh jalapeños, chopped green onions, cilantro, or a drizzle of sour cream.
Notes
You can keep the nachos warm in a 200°F oven for up to 15 minutes before serving.
For added kick, mix a bit of hot sauce or cayenne into the cheese sauce.
Use pre-cooked shrimp to cut down on cook time even further.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/southern-shrimp-beef-nachos/
