Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz sour cream
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 6 oz Fritos or Doritos
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the meat is browned and the onions are translucent.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and simmer for 2 minutes until aromatic.
  3. Pour in the salsa and black beans, simmering for another 5 minutes until the liquid reduces and the sauce becomes thick and glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth.
  5. Fold the cooked taco meat mixture into the creamy binder, stirring until fully incorporated.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the chips in an even layer across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheddar over the chips, then pour the meat mixture over the cheese and smooth the top.
  8. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the cheese has melted into a golden crust.
  10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced scallions before serving.