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4.91 from 11 votes

Frito Pie

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Frito pie
Calories: 2734kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 package 1 oz taco seasoning
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 cans 10 oz enchilada sauce
  • 15 ounces pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 bag Fritos chips about 5 1/2 cups
  • 8 oz. Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • green onions sliced (optional)
  • sour cream for serving
  • jalapeƱos for serving
  • cherry tomatoes chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x13 baking dish (glass dish) with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In medium skilled, brown ground beef and onions until brown. Drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Stir and heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in enchilada sauce and beans and stir to combine.
  • Place 4 cups of the Fritos to bottom of baking dish and top with 1 cup of shredded cheese blend.
  • Layer the meat in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Add remaining cup of cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Top with remaining Fritos and garnish with jalapeƱos, if desired.
  • Serve warm and top with sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 2734kcal | Carbohydrates: 147g | Protein: 175g | Fat: 160g | Saturated Fat: 74g | Cholesterol: 538mg | Sodium: 1906mg | Potassium: 3495mg | Fiber: 41g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1495IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 1797mg | Iron: 20mg