Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapenos
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning to beef with a little water as per packet instructions and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread crushed tortilla chips evenly in a baking dish.
- Layer cooked beef over chips, sprinkle with shredded cheese, jalapenos, and drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra jalapenos or hot sauce.
- Best served hot with additional ranch or spicy salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (depending on chips)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite-sized piece
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
