Description
Frito Taco Pie is a crispy, flavorful, and easy-to-make taco dinner featuring seasoned ground beef, crunchy Fritos chips, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners, this layered casserole combines the bold flavors of tacos with a satisfying crunch for a delicious, quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups crushed Fritos corn chips
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sliced olives
Instructions
- Start by heating 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, then cook for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a layer of crushed Fritos in a greased 9-inch pie dish or baking dish.
- Top with cooked ground beef mixture, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add diced tomatoes with green chilies over the cheese, then finish with another layer of Fritos.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded lettuce, sour cream, and optional toppings like jalapeños or cilantro.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use lean ground beef or turkey.
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time and assemble just before baking.
- Serve with sides like Mexican rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg