Updated on October 4th, 2025
If you enjoy cheesy, loaded nachos, this Applebee’s nachos nuevos recipe brings that restaurant flavor right to your kitchen. Crispy tortilla chips are covered with seasoned ground beef, queso cheese sauce, and black beans for a hearty base. Fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, and sour cream add color and freshness that balance the richness. It’s quick to make, easy to share, and perfect for parties, movie nights, or any time you want something fun and filling.
Why this recipe works
- Restaurant flavor: The mix of taco-seasoned beef, queso cheese, and fresh toppings recreates the taste of Applebee’s nachos nuevos at home with simple ingredients.
- Easy preparation: Using store-bought queso dip keeps things simple, letting you spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the nachos.
- Great texture: The crisp chips, melted cheese, and soft beans come together for the perfect mix of crunch and creaminess in every bite.
- Custom toppings: You can easily adjust the toppings by adding guacamole, salsa, or extra jalapeños depending on what you like best.
- Party ready: The recipe can be doubled or tripled, making it a great choice for game day, family gatherings, or weekend get-togethers.
Serving suggestions
- Game day platter: Arrange the nachos on a large baking sheet and serve them straight from the pan for an easy party snack.
- Family night: Make a big batch and let everyone customize their portion with extra cheese, sour cream, or diced avocado on top.
- Casual dinner: Pair the nachos with a side of Mexican rice or a light salad for a quick and satisfying evening meal.
- Movie snack: Enjoy them warm with your favorite drink while watching a movie at home for an easy, shareable treat.
- Potluck dish: Bring a large tray of nachos to a gathering since they’re simple to assemble and always a crowd favorite.
Applebee’s nachos nuevos recipe
Make Applebee’s nachos nuevos recipe with crispy chips, seasoned beef, queso, and fresh toppings for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- 1lb ground beef
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1 (15 ounces) jar queso cheese dip
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- sour cream
- jarred jalapeno pepper slices
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The drain of any excess grease. Mix in the taco seasoning. Add ¾ to 1 cup of water to the ground beef.
- Mix well and simmer on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until almost all of the moisture has cooked away.
- Heat the queso cheese sauce in the microwave in a microwave-safe dish until heated through. Lay some of the tortilla chips out in a layer onto plates. Spread an even layer of the ground beef over the tortilla chips. Top with a layer of cheese sauce.
- On top of the cheese sauce layer tomatoes, jalapenos, black beans, lettuce, and sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 348.1 mg
- Fat: 5.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.2 g
- Protein: 28.1 g
- Cholesterol: 69.5 mg