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Frito Pie

A classic soul food dish featuring seasoned ground beef layered with cheese, Fritos, and savory toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon fresh black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 bag Fritos
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican Cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and diced onion over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain excess grease. Stir in salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Add beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and tomato sauce. Mix well and heat through.
  3. Spread 2/3 of the Fritos evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Top with the meat mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Garnish with remaining Fritos and serve hot. Optional: top with sour cream and guacamole.

Notes

A quick and hearty dish perfect for casual dinners or game day parties.