Easy Frito Pie Recipe
One skillet Frito pie with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and crunchy Fritos. Ready in 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 10-inch cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , more to taste
- 1 ½ - 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning , more to taste
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes , or Rotel
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 1/2-2 cups Fritos® corn chips
- 1 1/2-2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend , divided
Optional toppings: Sour cream, Shredded lettuce, Guacamole, Salsa, Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 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
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 671kcal, Carbohydrates: 63g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 1064mg, Potassium: 987mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1030IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 577mg, Iron: 6mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
