A flavorful mix of crispy chips, melted cheeses, black beans, and spicy jalapeños topped with fresh salsa and sour cream.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 7 ounces plain or lightly salted tortilla chips
→ Cheese
02 - 7 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 3.5 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Beans
04 - 5.3 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
→ Toppings
05 - 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 ounces cherry tomatoes, diced
07 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh chopped coriander
09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional)
10 - 4 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
11 - 4 tablespoons salsa (optional)
→ Optional Meat
12 - 7 ounces ground beef
13 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How to Cook:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside.
02 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
03 - Spread tortilla chips in an even layer on a large ovenproof platter or baking sheet.
04 - Evenly distribute black beans over the chips, then sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top. Add cooked ground beef if using.
05 - Scatter sliced jalapeños and half the chopped red onion evenly over the layered ingredients.
06 - Place the platter in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven. Top with diced cherry tomatoes, remaining red onion, diced avocado (if using), and chopped coriander. Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.
