Ingredients :

• Ground beef — Choose at least 15 % fat. Beef that’s too lean dries out in the oven and loses its flavor. 500 g for 6 people is well-calibrated — generous enough without being heavy.
• Cream cheese — Classic Philadelphia block, 200 g. Take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before using, otherwise it won’t melt uniformly into the hot meat. The light version works, but the texture is less silky.
• Tomatoes with green chilies — This is the can with small diced green chilies inside (like Rotel). In Europe, you can find it in Mexican grocery stores or online. Otherwise: a can of crushed tomatoes plus a small can of canned green chilies does exactly the same job.
• Corn chips — Original Fritos are the classic American option. In Europe, thick plain corn chips work very well. The important thing: sturdy chips, not thin ones that will disintegrate in the oven.