# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Mixture
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp chili powder
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper
09 - ½ cup water
→ Nacho Assembly
10 - 10 oz sturdy tortilla chips
11 - 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
12 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
13 - 1 medium tomato, diced
14 - ½ cup pickled jalapeño slices
15 - ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
16 - ½ cup sour cream
17 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 1 medium avocado, diced (optional)
19 - 2 green onions, sliced
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef breaking it apart until browned, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add water and simmer until most liquid evaporates, about 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
05 - Spread tortilla chips evenly over the prepared sheet pan.
06 - Distribute the seasoned beef over the chips, followed by black beans and shredded cheese.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
08 - Remove from oven and immediately top with diced tomato, jalapeños, olives, green onions, cilantro, and avocado if desired.
09 - Drizzle with sour cream or serve it alongside.
10 - Serve hot directly from the pan.
