Quick Tex-Mex dish with crispy chips, melted cheese, seasoned beef, and fresh toppings baked on one tray.
# What You Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1/2 lb ground beef (or 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 (about 1 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 (for serving)
# Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef while breaking it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Mix in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for an additional minute until fragrant, then remove from heat.
04 - Spread tortilla chips evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Layer the seasoned beef over the chips, then sprinkle black beans and corn on top.
05 - Distribute shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the assembled layers.
06 - Place the tray in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from the oven and immediately top with diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño slices, black olives, and cilantro.
08 - Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side.
