Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • ½ Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef ((or ground turkey))
  • 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning mix
  • 15 ounces black beans (1 can, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 13 ounces tortilla chips (1 bag, divided)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tomatoes (diced, optional topping)
  • ½ cup fat free sour cream (optional topping)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional topping)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil and add onion and garlic - saute for about 5 minutes until soft.  Add meat and taco seasoning, cooking until meat is browned. Rinse and drain grease from the meat.  Add beans and salsa.  Mix well and cook to thicken.
  • Line the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with about 25 tortilla chips.  Gently press down the chips to break into bite-sized pieces.  Spread the meat mixture over the chips. Top with cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • Top with favorite optional toppings, and serve with remaining tortilla chips.