- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 generous servings
Ingredients:
- Tortilla Chips (Nacho Cheese Doritos): 1 large bag
- Ground beef: 450 g (1 lb)
- Taco seasoning: 1 packet (ready-made blend)
- Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded: 2 cups
- Queso sauce (such as Tostitos Salsa Con Queso): 1 jar
- Classic salsa: 1 cup (mild or medium, depending on your preference)
- Sour cream: 1/2 cup (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Green onions: A few stalks, finely chopped for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Prepare the Meat:
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until completely browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning along with a small splash of water, following the packet instructions to evenly coat the meat.
- Build the Base:
- In a large rectangular oven-safe baking dish (such as a Pyrex dish), place a generous first layer of slightly crushed Doritos chips to evenly line the bottom.
- Add the Meat:
- Spoon and spread the hot, seasoned ground beef directly over the layer of Doritos.
- Layer the Sauces and Cheese:
- Pour the creamy Salsa Con Queso evenly over the beef.
- Dollop the classic salsa over the top.
- Cover everything with a mountain of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. (Tip: If you love ultra-generous, lasagna-style layers, you can create a double tier by repeating a layer of chips, meat, and sauces before finishing with the cheese on top).
- Bake:
- Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling, and lightly golden around the edges.
- Serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh green onions right as it comes out of the oven.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is wonderfully stretchy and the base chips retain their texture!