Description
Crispy tortilla chips layered with seasoned beef, melty cheese, black beans, and zesty toppings. A quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days or casual gatherings, loaded with bold flavors and cheesy crunch.
Ingredients
12 ounces sturdy tortilla chips
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced into small, even cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 can black beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/3 cup sliced jalapeños, fresh or pickled
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Dice tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. Chop cilantro and cut lime into wedges. Set aside in separate bowls.
Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often, until softened and lightly golden.
Add minced garlic and ground beef. Cook until beef is browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add tomato sauce and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
Add drained black beans and stir into the beef mixture. Remove from heat.
Spread tortilla chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Top evenly with beef mixture, then evenly scatter cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the layer.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese begins to bubble and lightly brown.
Carefully remove from oven and top with black olives, jalapeños, diced tomatoes, and red onion. Garnish with fresh cilantro and diced avocado before serving.
Serve immediately with a drizzle of sour cream or Greek yogurt and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Prep toppings ahead for faster assembly.
Use halal-certified ground beef for compliance with dietary restrictions.
Leftovers can be refrigerated (covered) for 1-2 days, though texture may change upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
