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Ground Beef Frito Pie Recipe

Frito pie is loaded with Frito corn chips, ground beef, chili beans and tomato sauce. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and more fritos, it is a delicious Mexican-inspired casserole perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 4 cups frito chips
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion medium size chopped
  • 20 ounces chili beans
  • 20 ounces tomato sauce or enchilada sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • green onions optional for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and set aside a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté ground beef and onion until cooked through. Add chili beans, tomato sauce.
  3. Layer 2 cups of frito chips to the bottom of your baking dish.
  4. Transfer the beef mixture on top of the frito chips layer.
  5. Add the rest of frito chips and shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
  7. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately!

Notes

  • To make walking tacos, you can skip the baking process. Just add the cooked beef mixture to individual Frito bags and then top with cheese and onions!