Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 12 oz thick-cut corn tortilla chips
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until mahogany-brown and fully cooked through.
  3. Drain excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and water.
  4. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the liquid has reduced into a thick, velvety glaze that coats the meat. Remove from heat.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Spread half of the tortilla chips in an even layer across the pan.
  7. Sprinkle half of the combined cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chips.
  8. Evenly distribute the seasoned ground beef over the cheese.
  9. Top with the remaining chips, followed by the remaining cheese.
  10. Place the pan in the center rack of the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly and melted.