Ultimate Layered Mexican Frito Pie Casserole

Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1.25 oz)
- 1 cup canned beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cook Ground Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.

3. Season the Beef:
Stir in the taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is well-coated.

4. Prepare Bean Mixture:
In a medium bowl, mix the drained beans with the cooked beef mixture.

5. Layer in Baking Dish:
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, create a bottom layer with half of the Fritos chips. Evenly spread the beef and bean mixture over the Fritos.

6. Add Cheese:
Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.

7. Add Remaining Chips and Cheese:
Layer the remaining Fritos on top, followed by the rest of the cheddar cheese.

8. Bake:
Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. Garnish:
Remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, peppers, onions, and chopped cilantro.

10. Serve:
Slice into portions and serve immediately while warm.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Mexican casserole
- Frito pie
- Taco casserole
- Cheesy bake
- Layered dish
- Ground beef recipe
- Easy dinner
- Oven meal
- Family meal
- Comfort food

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total calories: 2400

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