Crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, black beans, jalapeños, and fresh garnishes for a tasty snack.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Base
01 - 7 ounces tortilla chips (plain or lightly salted)
→ 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 coriander, chopped
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 ground cumin
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - If including ground beef, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Break up meat and cook until browned and fully cooked, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside.
02 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
03 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large ovenproof platter or baking sheet.
04 - Distribute rinsed black beans evenly over the chips, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. If prepared, scatter cooked ground beef on top.
05 - Scatter sliced jalapeños and half of the finely chopped red onion over the layered ingredients.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and 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.
