Easy Frito Pie
You'll love this Easy Frito Pie Recipe for a family-friendly dinner in a snap! Hearty ground beef with onions, taco seasoning, and enchilada sauce, is layered over Fritos, covered with shredded cheese, and baked until hot and melted.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
- 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 (1 can) drained and rinsed
- 1 (9.25 ounce) bag Fritos corn chips divided
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese divided
- 1 green onion chopped
- sour cream and/or guacamole for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Prepare a 9x13-inch glass baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet. Add the onions and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the beef is fully browned. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the seasoning mix and water; bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the enchilada sauce and beans; stir well.
- Pour 4 cups of the Fritos into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Evenly spread the meat mixture over the chips. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake the casserole at 350ºF for 18-20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining Fritos.
- Cool slightly before serving. Serve with chopped green onions, sour cream, and guacamole.
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Notes
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 591IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 2mg