Chili Chip Bake

Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with this irresistible Chili Chip Bake! This crowd-pleasing casserole layers crispy tortilla chips with a bold and savory chili made from seasoned ground beef, black beans, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. Topped with plenty of melted Mexican cheese, it bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in just under an hour. Perfect for family dinners, game-day gatherings, or potluck parties, this Tex-Mex-inspired dish delivers big flavor with minimal prep time. Customize with sour cream, green onions, and fresh cilantro for a garnish that takes it over the top. Simple, hearty, and full of flavor, this Chili Chip Bake is your go-to recipe for satisfying cravings and creating memorable meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g. Rotel)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 5 cups tortilla chips
• 0 sour cream, for garnish (optional)
• 0 sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)
• 0 fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato paste, black beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread half of the tortilla chips across the bottom of the dish.

Step 6

Spoon half of the chili mixture evenly over the chips, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheese. Repeat the layers: remaining chips, chili mixture, and another 1 cup of cheese.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the bake cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sour cream, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2214.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4728.5

Total Fat 317.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 36.9g
Cholesterol 828.9mg	0%
Sodium 7094.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.8g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 243.1g	0%

Vitamin D 102.6IU	0%
Calcium 4098.9mg	0%
Iron 26.1mg	0%
Potassium 4086.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 21.1%