Frito Pie with Ground Beef Recipe
servings
This yummy, quick and easy comfort food combines perfectly seasoned beef and beans with melty cheese and crispy Frito chips. A classic ground beef taco casserole cooked in one skillet makes a great weeknight meal.
Equipment
- skillet with cover
- cooking spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup onion diced
- ¼ cup taco seasoning one packet
- ¾ cup water
- 15 oz canned ranch style kidney beans chili beans
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes diced, 2-3 Roma tomatoes
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 bag Fritos
Optional Garnish:
- 1 fresh tomato diced
- fresh cilantro chopped
- sour cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain grease.
- Then add chopped onions and mix with the browned beef.
- Add taco seasoning and water. Stir until combined. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add beans and diced tomatoes. Then heat through, 3-4 minutes.
- Spread out beef mixture into an even layer within the skillet and top with 1½ cups of cheese.
- Add 2 handfuls of Fritos to top of cheese.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
- Continue heating on the stovetop over low heat. Cover. Heat for about 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Garnish with chopped tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream. Serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef.
- Add chili beans instead of plain pinto beans or black beans, as they add immense flavor to the meat mixture.
- Only add Fritos to the top of the pie. This way they stay nice and crunchy, instead of getting soft and soggy.
- Serve warm and garnish with all your favorite taco toppings, such as more cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo or sliced black olives.
Nutrition
Calories: 920kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 2171mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2520IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 532mg | Iron: 5mg