Description
This Frito Pie recipe is a Tex-Mex classic that combines flavorful taco-seasoned ground beef, chili beans, and gooey cheddar cheese all layered with crunchy Fritos corn chips. Baked to perfection, this dish is a comforting and satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can chili beans (15 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz, undrained)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For Assembly and Garnish:
- 1 bag Fritos corn chips (9.25 oz)
- Chopped green onions and sour cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet. Drain excess grease and add taco seasoning, chili beans, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer and Bake: Spread half the Fritos in the baking dish. Top with the beef mixture and cheddar cheese. Add remaining Fritos on top. Bake for 15–20 minutes.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with green onions and sour cream.
Notes
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or use hot diced tomatoes.
- Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles can be substituted for beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
