Skillet Campfire Nachos are loaded with seasoned ground beef, black beans, green chilies, tortilla chips, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese. Everything is layered in a cast iron skillet and heated over the campfire or grill until the cheese melts.
I love making these for camping trips and backyard cookouts. They’re easy to put together, and everyone can add their favorite toppings.
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Ground Beef: Adds hearty flavor to the nachos.
- Green Chilies & Taco Seasoning: Give the beef plenty of taco flavor.
- Salsa & Black Beans: Add flavor and make the nachos extra filling.
- Cheddar Cheese: Melts over everything for cheesy goodness.
- Tortilla Chips: Use sturdy chips that can hold all those toppings.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Skillet Campfire Nachos
Prepare the grill or campfire: Preheat your grill or get your campfire ready for cooking.
Cook the beef: Brown and crumble the ground beef in a skillet. Drain excess grease, then stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, green chilies, and salsa.
Layer the nachos: Add a layer of tortilla chips to a large cast iron skillet. Top with the beef mixture and shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers until the skillet is full, finishing with cheese.
Melt the cheese: Cover the skillet with foil and place it on the grill or over the campfire for 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Use sturdy chips: Thick tortilla chips hold up better under the toppings.
- Drain the beef: Remove excess grease before adding the salsa and seasonings.
- Watch the heat: Campfire temperatures vary, so check the nachos to prevent burning.
Storage
Store leftover nachos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to help crisp the chips.
Skillet Campfire Nachos
Skillet Campfire Nachos are loaded with seasoned ground beef, black beans, salsa, green chilies, and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chilies
- Taco seasoning, to taste
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or prepare a campfire for cooking.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, green chilies, and salsa.
- Place a layer of tortilla chips in a large cast iron skillet.
- Top with a layer of the beef mixture and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers until the skillet is full, finishing with cheese.
- Cover the skillet with foil.
- Place on the grill or over the campfire for 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Notes
Use sturdy tortilla chips to hold the toppings. Cooking times may vary depending on the heat of your grill or campfire.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 348Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 520mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 25g
