Frito Pie Recipe
Frito Pie is a hearty and comforting dish made with seasoned ground beef, beans, and tomatoes, layered over crunchy corn chips and topped with melted cheese. It's easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or game day snack.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9x13 inch Casserole Dish
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 10 ounce each can diced tomatoes with chilies or salsa
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
- 1 15 ounce each can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 9.25 ounce each bag Fritos corn chips divided
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
- sour cream for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Brown ground beef and onions in a skillet. Drain fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, and beans. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer 4 cups of corn chips in the casserole dish and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
- Spread beef mixture over the chips and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until the cheese melts. Top with remaining chips and desired toppings.
