Description
A delicious and comforting Frito Pie recipe featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, chili beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, crunchy Fritos corn chips, and melted cheddar cheese, baked to bubbly perfection and served with optional fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the assembled Frito Pie.
- Cook Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Add Seasonings and Mix-ins: Stir in the taco seasoning, chili beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
- Layer Ingredients: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread half of the Fritos corn chips evenly as the base layer. Top with half of the beef mixture, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat layering with the remaining Fritos, beef mixture, and cheddar cheese to build the pie.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly with slightly golden edges.
- Serve: Serve the Frito Pie hot topped with your choice of optional toppings such as sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, or chopped cilantro for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Draining excess grease after browning the beef helps keep the dish from becoming too oily.
- Feel free to adjust the taco seasoning amount depending on your preferred spice level.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated for leftovers.
- Optional toppings add brightness and balance to the rich and savory flavors.
- Using a 9×13-inch baking dish ensures even cooking and layering depth.
- Covering with foil during baking prevents the cheese from burning while keeping the pie moist.
