Cheesy Beef Chili Scoops

Cheesy Beef Chili Scoops 🌮🧀

Crunchy corn tortilla scoops filled with savory seasoned beef, hearty chili beans, and plenty of melted cheddar make this an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer. They’re simple to assemble, bake in minutes, and are perfect for parties, game nights, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, 80–90% lean
• 1 (15-oz) can chili beans in mild chili sauce, undrained
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (9–10-oz) bag sturdy corn tortilla scoop chips, about 40–50 pieces
• Salt, optional
• Black pepper, optional

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
3. Make the filling: Stir the chili beans and their sauce into the cooked beef. Let the mixture simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
4. Set up the chips: Arrange the tortilla scoop chips upright in the prepared baking dish, keeping them close together so they remain stable.
5. Fill and add cheese: Spoon a small amount of the beef-and-bean mixture into each tortilla scoop. Sprinkle shredded cheddar generously over the tops.
6. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 8–12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tortilla edges are crisp.
7. Serve: Let the chili scoops rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm while the cheese is gooey and the chips are crunchy.