Description
Chili Cheese Tortilla Chips are a tasty and easy-to-make snack perfect for parties or game day. These crispy chips are loaded with spicy chili and gooey melted cheese, making them a crowd-pleaser that will disappear fast!
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Chips:
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapenos
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the Chili: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Assemble the Chips: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the tortilla chips on a baking sheet.
- Spoon the chili over the chips and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Top with sliced jalapenos.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
