Description
This Frito Pie recipe combines seasoned ground beef, chili beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies layered with crunchy Fritos corn chips and melted cheddar cheese. Baked to bubbly perfection, it’s a comforting Tex-Mex dish perfect for casual dinners or game day gatherings. Top with sour cream, fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, or cilantro for added flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the assembled Frito Pie.
- Cook beef and onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion together until the beef is browned and the onion becomes tender. Drain off any excess fat to avoid grease.
- Add seasoning and beans: Stir in the taco seasoning, chili beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies into the beef mixture. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors.
- Assemble first layer: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread half of the Fritos corn chips evenly. Then layer half of the cooked beef mixture on top, followed by a sprinkle of half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Assemble second layer: Repeat the layering process with the remaining Fritos, beef mixture, and cheddar cheese to build a hearty, flavorful casserole.
- Bake the dish: Cover the baking dish with foil to prevent the cheese from burning. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the Frito Pie hot, optionally topped with sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, or chopped cilantro to enhance the flavor and freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef for a leaner option.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños into the beef mixture before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Adding black olives or avocado slices as toppings provides additional texture and flavor.
