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Frito Pie

Chef Jenn
Quick and easy classic Frito Pie loaded with chili, cheese, and crunchy corn chips. It's fast, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 8 servings
Calories 797 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 30 ounce pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 19 ounce red enchilada sauce
  • 18 ounce Fritos
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded

Optional toppings

  • white onion diced
  • scallions sliced
  • jalapeños pickled
  • sour cream
  • pico de gallo

Instructions
 

  • Place a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned—about 5–7 minutes. Drain any extra fat. If your beef is very lean, add a tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté until soft and translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, pinto beans, and enchilada sauce. Allow to simmer for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add a generous portion of Fritos into serving bowls or plates.
  • Spoon the beef and bean mixture onto the chips.
  • Top with shredded Cheddar cheese and any optional toppings like diced onion, scallions, sour cream, or jalapeños.
  • Garnish with a few reserved Fritos on top, serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Add extra Fritos on top just before serving for additional crunch.
  • Sharp Cheddar provides the best taste, though Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese are also excellent options.
  • To serve on the go, cut open a small bag of Fritos and spoon the mixture inside.
  • For parties, set toppings out separately, allowing guests to customize their servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 797kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 31gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1422mgPotassium: 759mgFiber: 14gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1065IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 351mgIron: 5mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Easy Frito Pie, Frito Pie, Frito Pie Recipe, Tex-Mex Recipe
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