Golden tortilla chips piled high with melted cheese blend, beans, and vibrant fresh toppings for ultimate dipping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 7 oz tortilla chips, plain or lightly salted
→ Cheese
02 - 7 oz shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 3.5 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
→ Beans
04 - 5 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
→ Toppings
05 - 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, diced
07 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
10 - 4 tablespoons sour cream
11 - 4 tablespoons salsa
→ Seasoned Ground Beef
12 - 7 oz ground beef
13 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
03 - Arrange tortilla chips in an even layer on a large ovenproof platter or baking sheet.
04 - Distribute black beans evenly over chips, followed by shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Spoon cooked ground beef over top if using.
05 - Scatter sliced jalapeños and half of the chopped red onion across the surface.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and immediately top with cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, remaining red onion, and fresh cilantro.
08 - Serve immediately while cheese is hot and bubbly, with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
