Looking for a crowd-pleasing, no-fuss meal that's bursting with Tex-Mex flavors? Our Frito Pie Casserole recipe is a mouthwatering twist on a classic favorite, combining crunchy Fritos, savory chili, gooey cheese, and fresh toppings for a satisfying dinner that's easy to make and impossible to resist. Discover how to whip up this hearty comfort food in no time.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword family dinner, fritos, kid friendly meals, mexican, texmex
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Calories 593kcal
Ingredients
1poundground beef
1medium onionfinely chopped
1packet taco seasoning
1/3cupwater
1 10.5ouncecan diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 15ouncecan chili beans
2cupsshredded taco blend cheese
1 9.25ouncebag Fritos corn chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook the ground beef with the onion in a large skillet over medium heat.
When the meat is browned and crumbled, add the taco seasoning, water, and diced tomatoes. Stir to mix and continue cooking on medium low heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
Stir in the chili beans.
While the meat is cooking, set aside 2 cups of corn chips for topping and spread the remaining chips in an even layer over the bottom of the baking dish.
Spread the meat mixture over the top of the chips.
Top with a layer of cheese and the remaining corn chips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cheese on top is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Top with desired garnishes and serve.