Step 1

For the chipotle chili:

Step 2

Add oil to a pan set over medium-high heat and add ground beef. Cook, stirring and chopping the meat, until cooked through. Drain the excess liquid from the pan and then add the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder and salsa. Simmer until salsa is reduced, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

For the sharp cheddar sauce:

Step 4

Melt butter in saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in milk, add cheese and a pinch of chipotle powder.

Step 6

Keep the sauce warm until ready to use.

Step 7

To assemble:

Step 8

Arrange half of the cooked tots on a platter and pour the chili mixture over.

Step 9

Layer on the remaining tots and pour on the cheese sauce.

Step 10

Scatter on the black beans, jalapeños, tomato and avocado and dot with spoonfuls of sour cream. Serve hot.