# 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 Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
→ Beans
04 - 5 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 cilantro, 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 cumin
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes). Set aside.
02 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
03 - Arrange tortilla chips in an even layer on a large ovenproof platter or baking sheet.
04 - Sprinkle evenly with black beans, followed by the shredded cheeses. Add cooked ground beef, if using.
05 - Scatter sliced jalapeños and half of the chopped onions over the top.
06 - Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and top with cherry tomatoes, avocado, remaining onion, and chopped cilantro.
08 - Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.
