Frito Pie
1 servings

Frito Pie is a favorite casserole meal all in one! It’s packed with tender ground beef, beans, all in an enchilada sauce dripping with cheese and topped with Fritos! This will be an instant family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef (lean)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 package (1 oz taco seasoning)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 cans (10 oz enchilada sauce)
  • 15 ounces pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 bag Fritos chips (about 5 1/2 cups)
  • 8 oz. Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
  • green onions (sliced (optional))
  • sour cream (for serving)
  • jalapeños (for serving)
  • cherry tomatoes (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x13 baking dish (glass dish) with cooking spray and set aside.

  2. 2

    In medium skilled, brown ground beef and onions until brown. Drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Stir and heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add in enchilada sauce and beans and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Place 4 cups of the Fritos to bottom of baking dish and top with 1 cup of shredded cheese blend.

  5. 5

    Layer the meat in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Add remaining cup of cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

  7. 7

    Top with remaining Fritos and garnish with jalapeños, if desired.

  8. 8

    Serve warm and top with sour cream.