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Frito Pie

Frito Pie

Are you searching for something new to serve on taco Tuesday night? If yes, then you should try this Frito pie recipe. The flavorful combination of Frito chips, taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, cheese, black beans, and your other favorite taco toppings blend together into a Frito casserole that the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion white or yellow, chopped finely
  • 1 package or 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 19 oz enchilada sauce
  • 1 bag 9.25 oz Frito corn chips
  • 2 cups Mexican style shredded cheese
  • Toppings
  • Green onions sliced
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Jalapenos
  • Black Olives
  • Any taco toppings you like

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Spray 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray
  3. In a large skillet, brown ground beef until almost done
  4. Add onions cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes and beef is no longer pink
  5. Stir in taco seasoning and water, heat to boiling
  6. Reduce heat and stir in beans and enchilada sauce
  7. Cook 2-3 minutes or until heated through and mixture is slightly thickened
  8. Add about 3 ½ cups of corn chips to the bottom of the prepared baking dish
  9. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese
  10. Top with beef mixture
  11. Sprinkle remaining cheese
  12. Bake uncovered for 18-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly around the edges
  13. Remove from oven and top with remaining corn chips and toppings of your choice
  14. Serve immediately
  15. Store leftovers in refrigerator