Dairy-Free Beef Cheese Nachos

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this hearty and flavorful Dairy-Free Beef Cheese Nachos recipe! Perfectly seasoned ground beef is layered over a bed of crunchy tortilla chips and generously drizzled with a creamy, velvety dairy-free "cheese" sauce made from cashews, nutritional yeast, and a hint of smoky paprika. Topped with fresh diced tomatoes, zesty jalapeños, savory black olives, and fragrant cilantro, these nachos deliver all the bold, cheesy goodness you crave—without any dairy. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for game day, gatherings, or a fun weeknight dinner. Packed with wholesome, plant-based ingredients, it’s an irresistible snack that’s satisfying for everyone at the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 10 oz tortilla chips
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup water
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños
• 0.25 cup sliced black olives
• 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
• 0.5 cup diced tomatoes

Directions

Step 1

Soak cashews in warm water for at least 30 minutes and drain well.

Step 2

Place soaked cashews in a blender along with 1 cup of water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.

Step 3

Blend until smooth and creamy to make the dairy-free cheese sauce, and set aside.

Step 4

Finely chop the yellow onion.

Step 5

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add ground beef to the skillet with the onions and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 7

Add taco seasoning to the beef and mix thoroughly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 9

Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet.

Step 10

Evenly distribute the cooked beef mixture over the tortilla chips.

Step 11

Drizzle the prepared dairy-free cheese sauce over the beef and chips.

Step 12

Top with sliced jalapeños and sliced black olives.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges of the chips are golden and crispy.

Step 14

Remove the nachos from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes.

Step 15

Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your dairy-free beef cheese nachos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1521.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3804.8

Total Fat 274.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 58.3g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 8074.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.6g
Protein 125.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 579.9mg	0%
Iron 22.6mg	0%
Potassium 3090.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.7%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 24.5%