Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried oregano.
- Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat into smaller chunks. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, until the beef is browned.
- Layer half of the tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Top with half of the ground beef, half of the shredded cheese, half of the black beans, and half of the yellow corn.
- Repeat to create a second layer with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake in the oven for 4-6 minutes, until the cheese has just melted.
- Top with your desired toppings like tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, sour cream, red onions, cilantro, and avocado. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
Vegetarian Option: Replace the beef with plant-based meat crumbles or soy chorizo. You can also double the amount of black beans.
Tortilla Chips: Use a thick and sturdy tortilla chip. Avoid thin and “restaurant-style” chips to prevent them from breaking and becoming soggy.
Shredded Cheese: Any shredded melty cheese works. A Mexican-blend cheese is used here, but Monterey Jack, mozzarella, cheddar, or pepper jack are also good choices.
Storing Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge or on the same sheet pan covered with foil. Remove any fresh toppings beforehand to prevent sogginess.
Reheating Leftovers: Reheat in the oven at 400ºF for about 6 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melty again. Top with fresh toppings after reheating.