Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

Cooler Ranch Doritos

1 lb

ground beef

1 packages

Old El Paso taco seasoning

1 cup

mild taco sauce or salsa

1 can

corn

1 can

Jalapeno Cheddar dip

1 unit

taco sauce

1 unit

salsa

1 unit

lettuce

1 unit

buffalo sauce

1 unit

tabasco

Step 1
~2 min

Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Drain excess grease from the cooked ground beef.

Step 3
~2 min

Add taco seasoning and taco sauce to the ground beef and bring to a boil.

Step 4
~2 min

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Step 5
~2 min

In a separate pot, bring canned corn to a boil.

Step 6
~2 min

Warm the canned jalapeno cheddar dip in the microwave, following the directions on the can.

Step 7
~2 min

Arrange Doritos on a plate.

Step 8
~2 min

Top the Doritos with the seasoned ground beef.

Step 9
~2 min

Add the heated corn.

Step 10
~2 min

Drizzle with jalapeno cheddar cheese.

Step 11
~2 min

Add any desired toppings such as taco sauce, salsa, lettuce, buffalo sauce, or Tabasco.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preferred spice level.

Use your favorite toppings to customize the nachos.

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Ground beef can be cooked in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with guacamole and sour cream.

Offer a variety of hot sauces for added flavor.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

Popular snack and party food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game Day
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Party
Game Day
Casual Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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