Zesty Frito Casserole Recipe

Name: Zesty Frito Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 lb ground beef; 1 (9 2/3 ounce) bag Fritos corn chips; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning; ½ cup water; 1 small onion (optional); 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole corn (optional); 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans (or one of each) or 2 (16 ounce) cans chili with beans (or one of each); 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese; sour cream (optional); olive (optional); tomatoes (optional); lettuce (optional); avocado (optional)

Servings: persons

1 -2 lb ground beef
1 (9 2/3 ounce) bag Fritos corn chips
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
½ cup water
1 small onion (optional)
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole corn (optional)
2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans (or one of each) or 2 (16 ounce) cans chili with beans (or one of each)
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
sour cream (optional)
olive (optional)
tomatoes (optional)
lettuce (optional)
avocado (optional)

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I like to use a large pot that can go from stove top to oven for less mess.
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Directions are for 2 pan method.
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Brown ground beef and onion drain and rinse if desired.
4
Add taco seasoning mix to ground beef and 1/2 cup water simmer on low 3-5 minutes until half the water is cooked out of beef mixture.
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Pour beef mixture in LARGE oven-safe pan.
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Mix the whole bag of Fritos and can of corn in with the meat to coat them with taco flavor.
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Spread both cans of beans evenly over Frito mixture.
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Top with 8 oz of cheese.
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Put in oven on 350F for 15 minutes or until cheese is all melted and bubbly.
10
All garnish is optional--enjoy.

335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 lb ground beef, 1 (9 2/3 ounce) bag Fritos corn chips, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning, ½ cup water, and more.

Yes, Zesty Frito Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Frito Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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