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Frito Pie

Chef Jenn
Frito Pie is a fun, crunchy Tex-Mex classic made with ground beef, beans, enchilada sauce, and shredded cheese—all served over crispy Fritos. 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 6 servings
Calories 872 kcal

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat then add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned—about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed. Add a tablespoon of olive oil if your beef is very lean.
  • Stir in the diced onion and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until soft and translucent.
  • Mix in the taco seasoning, pinto beans, and enchilada sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Scoop a generous handful of Fritos into serving bowls or plates.
  • Top with a big spoonful of the hot beef and bean mixture.
  • Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top and add any optional toppings like diced onion, scallions, sour cream, or jalapeños.
  • Top with a few of the reserved Fritos, serve hot, and dig in!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Sharp Cheddar gives the most flavor, but Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack also work well.
  • Want to go portable? Serve it right in a small bag of Fritos—cut it open across the top and spoon the beef mixture directly in!
  • Frito Pie is also great for parties—just set out the toppings and let everyone build their own.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 872kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 38gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1895mgPotassium: 761mgFiber: 13gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1420IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 429mgIron: 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 chili cheese frito bowl, easy taco meat recipe, Frito pie, tex-mex dinner
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