Description
Enjoy this delicious and easy Frito Pie recipe that combines seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, and Fritos corn chips for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Frito Pie:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, peeled and diced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 pouch or homemade)
- 2/3 cup water
- 10 ounces enchilada sauce (1 can)
- 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed (1 can)
- 1 (9.25 ounce) bag Fritos corn chips, divided
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 1 green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Prepare a 9×13-inch glass baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook the beef: Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet. Add the onions and cook over medium heat until fully browned. Drain off excess fat. Stir in seasoning mix and water; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add sauce and beans: Stir in enchilada sauce and beans.
- Layer ingredients: Pour 4 cups of Fritos into the baking dish, sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese, add meat mixture, and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake at 350ºF for 18-20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining Fritos.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving. Top with green onions, sour cream, and guacamole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
