# Ingredient List:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
06 - 1/4 cup water
→ Chips & Cheese
07 - 12 oz sturdy tortilla chips
08 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
11 - 1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
12 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
13 - 1/2 cup canned corn, drained
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1/2 cup sour cream
16 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced or sliced
17 - 1/4 cup chopped red onion
18 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
03 - Add ground beef to skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread tortilla chips in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Evenly distribute cooked beef mixture over the chips. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and immediately top with diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, black olives, corn, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
08 - Add dollops of sour cream and arrange diced or sliced avocado on top. Serve hot with lime wedges.
