Description
This Frito Pie recipe is a hearty and flavorful casserole dish made with seasoned ground beef, beans, juicy tomatoes, and cheesy layers, all topped with crispy corn chips and optional favorite taco toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1.25–ounce packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 15–ounce can black beans, drained
- 1 8–ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 16–ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 9.25–ounce bag Fritos Corn Chips
- 2–3 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese
Extras (Optional)
- Chopped lettuce
- Chopped scallions or diced raw onions
- Chopped fresh tomatoes
- Black olives
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Avocadoes or Guacamole
- Hot Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 350°F and spray a 7×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent and tender. Add the minced garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
- Cook the ground beef: Place the ground chuck in the skillet and cook until browned. Drain the fat from the beef using a mesh colander, then return the beef to the skillet. Add the onion/garlic mixture, pepper, taco seasoning, Worcestershire Sauce, cider vinegar, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes.
- Combine and simmer: Mix well and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and add the beans, mixing everything well. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and most of the liquid evaporates. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, keeping in mind that Fritos and cheese are already salty.
- Assemble the casserole: Place 2 cups of corn chips in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1 cup of shredded cheese, the taco meat mixture, another 1 cup of cheese, and finish with another 2 cups of corn chips.
- Bake: Bake the casserole for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped tomatoes, lettuce, black olives, chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, or your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Fritos and cheese are salty, so use salt sparingly in the recipe.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite taco toppings such as hot sauce, guacamole, or sour cream.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper to the taco meat mixture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
