Name: Cheesy Taco Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14.5-oz.) can fire-roasted tomatoes; 3/4 c. water; 1/2 c. sour cream; 2 tsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. cayenne; 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for serving; 1 (11- to 12-oz.) bag tortilla chips (preferably restaurant-style); 2 c. shredded cheddar; 2 c. shredded pepper Jack

Step 1Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add ground beef and cook, stirring, until browned, about 7 minutes. Drain fat, if desired.

Step 2Add garlic, tomatoes, water, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne and stir until combined. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro.

Step 3In a 13” x 9” baking dish, spread tortilla chips in an even layer. Top with half of ground beef mixture, half of cheddar, and half of pepper Jack. Repeat for a second layer. Top with more cilantro.

Step 4Bake taco bake until cheese is melted and tortilla chips are softened, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.