Frito Pie

Servings: servings

Calories: 552cal

Grease a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet until the meat has browned and the onions are soft.
Stir in the taco seasoning, water, beans, and Rotel tomatoes.
Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes longer, stirring regularly.
Add half of the Fritos corn chips to the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over the chips.
Spread the meat mixture over the chips and cheese. Then top with the remaining chips and cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Garnish with diced tomatoes, olives, parsley, and jalapenos.

5 from 11 votes

Don’t be afraid to add all the juices from the canned beans and tomatoes, as well as some additional water when you’re mixing up the meat mixture. You want plenty of moisture in the meat mixture when it goes into the oven - the Fritos absorb a lot of moisture and you don’t want it too dry.
This dish has some spice to it. To reduce the spice, use canned pinto beans instead of the Ranch style beans and/or regular diced tomatoes instead of Rotel tomatoes.
A can of corn can also be stirred in with the meat and bean mixture.
Other toppings that would go great with this casserole include chopped cilantro, raw bell peppers, sour cream, and avocados.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50