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These easy, Loaded Gluten Free Nachos are the perfect crowd-pleaser and a great family dinner idea. Make these ground beef nachos for a celebration or gathering, loaded with stringy cheese, homemade guacamole and tomato salsa.
I absolutely LOVE a plate of loaded nachos – especially when they’re piled high with chilli beef, guacamole, salsa and plenty of cheese.
These ground beef nachos are really easy to make and you can throw the whole thing together in under 30 minutes.
As well as making this easy chilli beef topping, I like to load mine with my easy guacamole recipe and fresh, homemade tomato salsa.
If you’re a fan of my gluten free chilli con carne recipe you’ll love these gluten free nachos. Perfect for Superbowl Sunday, gatherings with friends or as a sharing summer dinner.
Ingredients
Making these gluten free loaded nachos is easy and uses mostly storecupboard ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Tortilla Chips: Not all tortilla chips are gluten free so check out my suggestions to make sure you pick a coeliac-safe pack!
- Ground Beef: I use a 5% fat beef mince but you can use a higher fat content if you prefer. You may want to drain off the fat in the pan after initially frying.
- Onion
- Fresh Tomatoes
- Garlic Paste: Fresh mince garlic or frozen chopped garlic both work too.
- Paprika
- Chilli Powder: I use hot chilli powder but use mild to keep the heat down.
- Cumin
- Tomato Puree
For the nacho toppings you will also need:
- Grated Cheese: Any shredded cheese will work, I prefer mozzarella, Cheddar or the Mexican cheese which has flecks of chilli in it. Or a mixture of all three!
- Tomato Salsa: Pick a jar of gluten free salsa or use my easy homemade salsa recipe.
- Guacamole: I used my homemade guacamole but you can use shop-bought too.
Feel free to add any extras including sour cream, nacho cheese sauce or sliced jalapeños.
Which nachos are gluten free?
Not all tortilla chips are gluten free so it’s important to make sure you use a product which is suitable for a gluten free diet or someone with coeliac disease.
Unfortunately all Doritos flavours have a ‘may contain’ warning for wheat so even the flavours which don’t have wheat as an ingredient are NOT safe.
Some of my favourite gluten free tortilla chips for nachos are:
- Aldi Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips
- Asda Free From Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips
- Lidl Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips
- M&S Cool Tortilla Chips
- Sainsbury’s Stamford Street Tortilla Chips
- Sainsbury’s Cool or Salted Tortilla Chips
- Sainsbury’s Free From Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips
- Tesco Stockwell & Co Tortilla Chips
- Tesco Free From Cool Tortilla Chips
Obviously there are other brands of gluten free tortilla chips, and recipes do change so always double check before buying. This list was correct as of July 2024.
How to make loaded gluten free nachos
There’s a printable recipe card below with the method, but here are some step-by-step photos to show you how easy these loaded gluten free nachos are to make.
To make the ground beef topping:
Add a little oil to a large frying pan and place on a medium heat. Fry the beef mince for 4-5 minutes until brown.
Add the onion, chopped tomatoes, garlic, paprika, chilli powder, cumin and a generous pinch of salt to the beef.
Mix well and continue to fry on a medium heat for another 4-5 minutes.
Drain the black beans and add to the pan along with the tomato puree and water. Mix well and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
To construct the nachos:
Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat. Spread the nachos out on a baking tray in one even layer.
Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the top of the nachos then sprinkle with the cheese. Place under the grill for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove from under the grill, dollop the guacamole and salsa over the top and serve the nachos straight away.
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Loaded Gluten Free Nachos
Ingredients
- 200 g gluten free tortilla chips
- 500 g 5% fat beef mince, (ground beef)
- 1 onion, (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes, (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 tbsp water
For the toppings:
- 150 g grated cheese
- 2-3 tbsp tomato salsa
- 2-3 tbsp guacamole
Instructions
To make the ground beef chilli:
- Add a little oil to a large frying pan and place on a medium heat. Fry the beef mince for 4-5 minutes until brown.
- Add the onion, chopped tomatoes, garlic, paprika, chilli powder, cumin and a generous pinch of salt to the beef. Mix well and continue to fry on a medium heat for another 4-5 minutes.
- Drain the black beans and add to the pan along with the tomato puree and water. Mix well and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
To make the loaded nachos:
- Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat. Spread the nachos out on a baking tray in one even layer.
- Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the top of the nachos then sprinkle with the cheese. Place under the grill for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Remove from under the grill, dollop the guacamole and salsa over the top and serve the nachos straight away.
Notes
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some FAQs about this gluten free nachos recipe – if you can’t find the answer to your question here or in the post above, please comment and I’ll try answer!
Unfortunately in the UK, Doritos are not suitable for people with coeliac disease. The Cheese Doritos and Chilli Heatwave Doritos both contain wheat flour and all Doritos have a ‘may contain’ warning for wheat (as do all crisps produced by Walker’s). I have some great alternatives to Doritos listed in the blog post above so you don’t have to miss out on a gluten free diet. Plus my gluten free crisps guide.
As well as being gluten free, these ground beef nachos can easily be made dairy free too. Simply ensure the tortilla chips you use do not contain milk, and use a dairy free cheese on top instead of ‘normal’ cheese. Simple!
If you want a vegetarian version of these gluten free nachos, you could swap the beef mince for either an extra tin of mixed beans, or a gluten free mince replacement like Quorn mince. My slow cooker sweet potato chilli would also make an amazing vegetarian nacho topping too!
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I found the tesco nachos tasted only of garlic. I only ate half a dozen but breathed garlic for two days. Flossing and brushing did nothing to diminish the smell!
In Canada, Cheese Doritos are Gluten Free!!
http://www.doritos.ca/products/doritos%C2%AE-nacho-cheese-tortilla-chips
(I prefer my nachos on plain tostitos, but it’s nice to be able to snack on Doritos if I get a craving)