Ingredients

9oztortilla chips,(1 bag)

1tbspolive oil

½cuptomato sauce

1lblean ground beef

4ozmild green chilis,(1 can) diced, or use hot if you like it spicy

15ozblack beans,(1 can) drained and rinsed

1¼ozlow-sodium taco seasoning,(1 pkg) such as Ortega which has cornstarch to thicken

2cupscheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese,shredded, I use a blend of 1 cup of each

1large avocado,diced, or sub guacamole

⅓cupsour cream or crema Mexicana

1½cupspico de gallo,homemade or fresh store-bought

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Spread tortilla chips out into an even layer on a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet, set aside.

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add beef in chunks and cook, and crumble tossing beef occasionally until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Drain fat.

Stir in tomato sauce, black beans, green chiles and taco seasoning.

Spoon mixture evenly over chips. Sprinkle both cheeses over ground beef layer.

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Top with pico de gallo and avocados.

Dollop with sour cream or drizzle with crema. Serve immediately.