Description

Frito Pie is a mouthwatering and easy dish featuring layers of ground beef, cheese, and crunchy Fritos. Perfect for a quick comfort meal, it combines rich flavors and simple preparation for all food lovers!

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 pound 85% lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 ounce packet taco seasoning
1 10-ounce diced tomatoes with green chiles, like ro*tel
1 15-ounce can enchilada sauce
2 15-ounce can chili beans
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 8-ounce package fritos® corn chips
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, about 2 cups
sour cream, chopped tomato, pickled jalapeños, sliced black olives, chopped green or white onion for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Add 1 diced medium onion to the beef and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the onion softens. Stir in 1 ounce of taco seasoning and mix well to coat the meat.
Incorporate 1 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chiles and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Add 1 15-ounce can of enchilada sauce, 2 15-ounce cans of chili beans, and 1 cup of thawed corn kernels. Cook for 5 minutes.
Layer half of the 8-ounce package of Fritos in the baking dish, followed by 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Pour the meat and bean mixture over the top, then sprinkle the remaining Fritos and cheddar cheese on top.
Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream, chopped tomato, chopped onion, sliced black olives, and pickled jalapeños before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, consider customizing toppings like avocado or fresh cilantro.
Adjust the spiciness by choosing milder or hotter taco seasoning and tomatoes.
Ensure the beef is thoroughly cooked before assembling the pie.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg