This Frito pieis made with a taco seasoned ground beef base with beans and corn then baked with plenty of cheese and crunchy Fritos. A family friendly meal everyone loves!
In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink. Stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer 3-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Stir in tomatoes, beans, and corn. Simmer an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and top with shredded cheese. Then sprinkle the fritos over top.
Bake 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Top with your favorite toppings to serve.
Notes
Variations:
Swap the ground beef for ground turkey. You could also omit the meat and add an extra can of beans.
You can also use a can of rotel in place of the tomatoes to bring up the heat. You could also add in extra chili pepper.
Add in chopped bell peppers while cooking the onions. Could also add in 2 cloves minced garlic.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Freezer instructions: Freeze the cooked beef mixture in airtight container up to 3 months. When ready to eat, place in the refrigerator to thaw overnight and assemble the pie with Fritos right before cooking.