Crispy tortilla chips topped with melty cheese, seasoned beef, and fresh ingredients baked together in minutes.
# Components:
→ Protein
01 - 1/2 lb ground beef (alternatively ground turkey or plant-based mince)
→ Spices
02 - 1 tsp chili powder
03 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Base
09 - 7 oz tortilla chips (approximately one large bag)
→ Cheese
10 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
12 - 1 medium tomato, diced
13 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
14 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
15 - 1/4 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
16 - 1/4 cup canned sweet corn, drained
17 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives (optional)
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ To Serve
19 - Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, breaking up with a spoon, until well browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until aromatic. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on prepared baking sheet. Evenly distribute cooked beef mixture, followed by black beans and sweet corn.
05 - Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the assembled layers.
06 - Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
07 - Remove from oven and immediately scatter diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, black olives, and cilantro on top.
08 - Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side.
