Cheesy Tex-Mex tray delivering crispy chips, spiced beef, and vibrant fresh toppings in one easy bake.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1/2 lb ground beef (or ground turkey or plant-based mince)
→ Spices
02 - 1 tsp chili powder
03 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Base
09 - 7 oz tortilla chips (about 1 large bag)
→ Cheese
10 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
12 - 1 medium tomato, diced
13 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
14 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
15 - 1/4 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
16 - 1/4 cup canned sweet corn, drained
17 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives (optional)
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ To Serve
19 - Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole
# How to Make It:
01 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart, until fully cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Incorporate chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the beef. Cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread tortilla chips evenly over the baking sheet. Top with cooked beef mixture, then sprinkle black beans and corn evenly over the chips.
05 - Distribute shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese uniformly over the layer of toppings.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and immediately garnish with diced tomato, chopped red onion, jalapeño slices, black olives, and chopped cilantro.
08 - Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side.
