Frito Pie Casserole

Frito Pie Casserole is a classic dish of savory chili taco meat and beans, covered in melty cheese, topped with crunchy corn chips, and baked until warm and bubbly!

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Canola Oil
2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
1 large Sweet Onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 15oz can Ranch Style Beans
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 3.5oz bags Fritos Corn Chips
2 tablespoons Chili Powder
1 tablespoon Cumin
1 10oz can diced chilies & tomatoes (Rotel)
2 cups Mexican Cheese
1 cup Chicken Broth
2 tablespoons Sour Cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Avocado green onions, shredded lettuce, jalapenos, cherry tomatoes (optional garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Add the canola oil to a large skillet (12”). Heat over medium heat and add the diced onions. Cook until translucent then add the ground beef.
Cook until no pink remains and drain the excess liquid.
Add the minced garlic and cook until aromatic (usually about 2 minutes).
Add the tomato paste and cook about 5 minutes.
Add the Ranch Style Beans (with the juice), the can of diced chilies and tomatoes (with the juice) and the chicken broth.
Add the chili powder and cumin and cook on a medium-low simmer for 15 minutes.
Do a taste test to check the seasoning is to your liking. Salt and pepper as preferred.
Stir in the sour cream and transfer to a casserole dish (9x13).
Top with the shredded cheese and Fritos corn chips last.
Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and top with your choice of garnish.

Notes

- Serve this as a casserole baked and topped with corn chips or serve it out of the pan in bags of Fritos like walking tacos!
- Substitute chili cheese Fritos instead of plain corn chips.
- Use tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Switch up the cheese and use pepper jack or Monterey jack for more flavor.
- Skip the cumin and chili powder and use taco seasoning.
- If you have a favorite chili recipe and add a bit of taco seasoning or buy your favorite canned chili.
- Great toppings include avocado, green onions, shredded lettuce, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes (optional garnish).
- You can make it gluten free by making sure to use GF taco seasoning, beans (Hormel brand), and GF corn chips.
- Add corn and black beans to your "chili mixture" for more flavor and texture.

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