Ingredients

Layer 1:
• Flour or corn tortillas
Layer 2:
• 1 to 1.5 pounds ground beef or chuck
Spice Seasoning:
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Layer 3: Black Beans
• 1 can black beans (drained)
• 2 garlic cloves diced
• 1/2 onion diced
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 Tb fresh cilantro
• Layer 4: Roasted jalapeño corn
• 1 can of corn (drained) or 4 ears with kernels cut off
• 1 jalapeño diced (I keep the seeds for some added heat)
• 1 Tb Mexican crema or cream cheese
• 1 Tb olive oil
• Layer 5: Tater Tots
• 1/2 bag of Tater tots
• Layer 6: Cheeeeeeeese (your fave Mexican cheese combo)
• Cilantro for Garnish

Instructions

Layer 1: Flour or corn tortillas
1. Line a casserole dish with tortillas and bake until crisped up slightly, for 5 minutes at 425.
Layer 2: Taco Meat
2. Brown beef and drain. Add spice mix and 1/2 cup of water. Simmer until combined, about 5 minutes on medium heat.
Layer 3: Black Beans
3. Saute diced garlic and onion in olive oil on medium heat until soft, 5-7 minutes. Add chili powder, salt and cilantro.
Layer 4: Roasted jalapeño corn
4. Saute corn and jalapeño in olive oil on medium high heat until corn starts to brown slightly, 5-7 minutes. Turn heat down and add crema or cream cheese and stir to combine and melt.
Layer 5: Tater Tots
5. Lay out half the bag on a cookie sheet and cook for 20-25 minutes at 425.
Layer 6: Cheeeeeeeese
6. Once you've put the layers together and topped the cheese on the tots, broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and browns slightly...Garnish with more fresh cilantro.