Crunchy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, beans, jalapeños, and fresh garnishes for a flavorful snack.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 7 oz plain or lightly salted tortilla chips
→ Cheese
02 - 7 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 3.5 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Beans
04 - 5.3 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 coriander, chopped
09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional)
10 - 4 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
11 - 4 tablespoons salsa (optional)
→ Optional Meat
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
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside.
02 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
03 - Arrange tortilla chips evenly on a large ovenproof platter or baking sheet.
04 - Evenly scatter black beans over chips, then sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top. Add cooked ground beef if using.
05 - Distribute sliced jalapeños and half of the chopped red onion over the assembled toppings.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and top with cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, remaining red onion, and chopped coriander. Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.
