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Frito Pie Casserole is an easy recipe with all the best Tex Mex flavors! Layer up the corn chips, beef, cheese, and more in a delicious dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Everyone will LOVE this Frito Pie recipe!
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Frito Pie Recipe

Frito Pie Casserole is an easy recipe with all the best Tex Mex flavors! Layer up the corn chips, beef, cheese, and more in a delicious dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Everyone will LOVE this Frito Pie recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • ¼ 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

  • Heat oven to 350°F and spray a 7x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet, over medium heat, and add the olive oil and butter. Add the chopped onion and cook 3-4 minutes or until translucent and tender. Add the minced garlic, stir and cook 30 seconds until the garlic has blossomed and is fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
  • Place the ground chuck in the skillet and cook until browned. Drain the fat from the beef in a mesh colander and return the beef to the skillet. Add the onion/garlic mixture, salt, pepper taco seasoning, Worcestershire Sauce, cider vinegar, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
  • Mix well and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the beans, mix well. Simmer, stirring often, for 15-20 minutes or until the mixture has thickened and most of the liquid has evaporated. Season to taste, with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. *Keep in mind, Fritos are very salty and so is cheese, so use salt lightly.
  • To prepare the casserole:
  • Place 2 cups corn chips in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1 cup shredded cheese, taco meat, 1 cup cheese, and another 2 cups corn chips.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until the casserole is heated throughout.
  • Serve with chopped tomatoes, lettuce, black olives, chopped scallions, chopped cilantro and/or your other favorite taco toppings.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 2.6mg