Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the oven rack in the middle position.
• Spread 2 cups crushed Doritos in an even layer across the bottom of a 9×13-inch (or similar size) casserole dish.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound lean ground beef and cook, breaking the meat into pieces, about 5 minutes until browned.
• Add 1/2 medium onion (chopped), 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes until the onion is softened and the beef is cooked through.
• If there is a lot of excess fat in the skillet, spoon most of it out and discard (leave a little for flavor if desired).
• Drain and rinse the 14-ounce can of black beans and drain the 12-ounce can of corn. Stir the drained beans, drained corn, and the 15.5-ounce jar of salsa into the beef mixture. Stir in half of the shredded cheese (half of the 2 cups listed). Heat until the mixture is warmed through and the cheese starts to melt.
• Spoon the beef/bean/corn/salsa mixture evenly over the Doritos in the casserole dish.
• Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top of the casserole.
• Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 15–20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
• Meanwhile, prep any optional toppings (tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, avocado, black olives, sour cream, lettuce, etc.). Serve the casserole as-is or with your favorite toppings.