Ingredients
The following ingredients have 8 Servings
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef ((lean ground beef is recommended))
- 1 taco seasoning mix ((or seasoning packet))
- 1/2 cup yellow onion ((optional - or white, diced))
- 5 oz green chiles ((optional - fire-roasted or hatch chiles are best))
- 2-4 oz cream cheese ((optional - cubed and softened, at room temperature))
- 9 3/4 oz taco flavored Doritos ((or use your favorite Doritos flavor, Fritos, or tortilla chips))
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend ((a 4 cheese blend of Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla, and Asadero cheeses))
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
- pico de gallo
- diced avocado
- sour cream
- guacamole
- chopped green onion
- chopped cilantro
- sliced jalapeno
- sliced black olives
Instruction
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- (optional) In a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat, saute the onions with a tablespoon of cooking oil for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and becoming translucent and tender.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet (with optional sauteed onion) and brown. *Otherwise just start with the ground beef in a dry skillet or frying pan.(optional) Once the ground beef is mostly cooked, add the diced green chiles and cubed cream cheese. Break up the cream cheese and stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the taco seasoning and water (as instructed on the seasoning packet, if using). Simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the cooked taco meat to a casserole dish and add half the chips and 1 cup of the shredded cheese blend. Stir to mix, then top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and all of the remaining chips.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Top with all of your favorite taco toppings.