Crispy tortilla chips layered with cheese, black beans, jalapeños, and fresh toppings for a festive snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 7 oz tortilla chips (plain or lightly salted)
→ 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 black pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add ground beef, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Break up meat as it cooks until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
03 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large ovenproof platter or baking sheet.
04 - Distribute rinsed and drained black beans evenly over the chips, followed by an even layer of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Add cooked ground beef if using.
05 - Scatter sliced jalapeños and half of the chopped red onion evenly across the cheese layer.
06 - Place platter in preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheeses are fully melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven. Garnish with diced cherry tomatoes, remaining chopped red onion, diced avocado if desired, and chopped fresh coriander.
08 - Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.
