Easy Frito Pie Recipe

A wooden spoon scooping out some frito pie from a dish.

This easy Frito pie recipe is taco-seasoned ground beef and pinto beans baked under two kinds of melted cheese and a crunchy layer of Fritos. It’s all made in one skillet and one 9x13, and it feeds a crowd.

Course Entrees

Cuisine American

Keyword frito casserole, frito pie, frito pie casserole, frito pie recipe, homemade frito pie

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 443kcal

Author Wendie Williams

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef 80/20
1 cup yellow onion chopped
1 pkg package taco seasoning
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
3 to 4 cups Frito corn chips
Toppings - diced tomatoes sliced black olives, shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro etc.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Preheat a large non-stick 10-12 inch skillet to medium heat, then add ground beef to and cook through breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat and return the cooked beef to the skillet.
Add the onions to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning, chili powder and cumin. Add the green chilis, drained pinto beans and enchilada sauce. Stir well until everything is combined. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes then pour the mixture into a 9”x13” casserole dish and spread evenly.
Top with the cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, then add an even layer of Fritos. Bake in the 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
Serve with your choice of your favorite toppings- chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives and shredded lettuce

Notes

Black beans can be used in place of pinto.

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the Fritos chips will soften during storage as they absorb moisture from the filling.

Prep this a day in advance, cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Allow for a few more minutes of baking time if it's cold.

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