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frito pie

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This fun and easy Frito pie combines taco-seasoned ground beef, beans, and tomatoes, all topped with cheddar, Monterey Jack, and crispy, crunchy Fritos. For even more deliciousness, add your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, green onion, guacamole, chopped cilantro, or sour cream. A Frito Pie recipe loaded with seasoned ground beef, sweet onions, tomatoes, beans, and Fritos all topped with a generous helping of cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese and baked to golden perfection.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For frito pie

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1
    onion, diced
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp
    taco seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 can
    mild Rotel diced tomatoes (10 oz)
  • 1 can
    kidney beans, drained (15 oz)
  • 4 c
    Fritos corn chips
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 c
    shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2
    green onions, sliced
  • sour cream
  • diced tomatoes
  • chopped cilantro

How To Make frito pie

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. When the ground beef is about halfway browned, add the onion and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute; stirring constantly. Drain any excess grease.
  • 3
    Stir in the taco seasoning, chili powder, water, Rotel tomatoes, and kidney beans. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Layer about 2 cups of Fritos in the bottom of a greased casserole dish. Spoon half the ground beef mixture on top. Sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
  • 5
    Sprinkle with 2 more cups of Fritos, followed by the remaining meat and bean mixture. Top with the remaining Fritos and cheese.
  • 6
    Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is well melted and the casserole is hot. Top with all of your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
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