Crispy tortilla chips topped with cheddar, black beans, jalapeños, and fresh diced vegetables.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 7 oz plain or lightly salted tortilla chips
→ Cheese
02 - 7 oz shredded 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 pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - If using ground beef, 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, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside.
02 - Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
03 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large ovenproof platter or baking sheet.
04 - Distribute black beans evenly over the chips, followed by shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Add cooked ground beef if using.
05 - Scatter sliced jalapeños and half of the finely chopped red onion atop the cheese layer.
06 - Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven, then top with diced cherry tomatoes, remaining chopped onion, avocado if desired, and fresh coriander. Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.
