Ingredients
1 bag (10-14 ounces) thick-style tortilla chips
1 pound block cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or Pepper Jack), shredded
1 pound ground beef (or turkey, chicken, pork)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup water
1–2 jalapeños, sliced or 1/2 to 3/4 cup pickled sliced jalapeños, drained
1/2 cup frozen corn (optional)
1–2 ounces sliced black olives (optional)
1 packet taco seasoning or 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder plus salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Fresh Toppings:
Pico de gallo
Sour cream
Guacamole or sliced avocado
Sliced scallions
Chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F for a gentler melt or 425°F for crispier chips.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and ground beef, breaking up meat.
3. Once beef is browned and onions are translucent, drain fat. Add taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
5. Spread tortilla chips evenly across baking sheet.
6. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the chips.
7. Distribute the beef mixture evenly on top of the chips.
8. Add beans, corn, jalapeños, and olives.
9. Top with remaining cheese.
10. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Serve immediately with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, scallions, and cilantro. Offer lime wedges for zest.
Last Step:
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🔹 Use thick-style tortilla chips to maintain a crunchy texture.
🧀 Grate cheese from a block for smoother melting.
🔥 Warm toppings help with even cooking and flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 447–837 kcal
- Sugar: 1–3 g
- Sodium: 476–2092 mg
- Fat: 26–46 g
- Saturated Fat: 10–18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38–61 g
- Fiber: 4–9 g
- Protein: 17–45 g
- Cholesterol: 47–124 mg