Description
A hearty and comforting dish made with crunchy corn chips, seasoned ground beef, beans, and melted cheese, topped with fresh and creamy garnishes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans, drained
- 2 cups corn chips (such as Fritos)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onions for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add chili beans and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Layer corn chips in a serving dish or bowls.
- Spoon beef mixture over chips and top with shredded cheese.
- Add diced tomatoes, sour cream, and green onions.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Keep chips separate until serving to maintain crunch.
- Use ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Great for meal prep—store beef mixture separately.
- Customize with toppings like avocado or olives.
- Can be baked briefly for a casserole-style dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
