Frito Pie Corn Chips (Print Version)
Layered beef, beans, chips, and cheese baked to melty perfection with fresh toppings.
# Ingredients:
Meat and Vegetables
01 -
1 pound ground beef
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids
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3 tablespoons taco seasoning
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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120 milliliters water
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1 can (283 grams) mild Rotel diced tomatoes
Canned Goods
08 -
1 can (425 grams) kidney beans, drained
Chip and Cheese
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4 to 5 cups Fritos corn chips
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Garnishes
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2 green onions, sliced
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Sour cream, to taste
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Diced tomatoes, to taste
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Chopped cilantro, to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until about halfway browned. Add diced onion and continue cooking until beef is fully browned and onion is tender.
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Reduce heat to low, add minced garlic and stir constantly for 1 minute. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, chili powder, water, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
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Spread approximately 2 cups of Fritos corn chips evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish. Spoon half of the beef mixture over the chips. Sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top.
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Add 2 more cups of Fritos chips over the cheese, followed by the remaining beef mixture. Top with remaining chips and cheeses evenly.
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Bake the assembled dish for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is thoroughly melted and the casserole is heated through.
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Remove from oven and top with sliced green onions, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Simmering the meat mixture allows flavors to meld and ensures the beans absorb the seasoning.