Frito Pie Recipe
Red chile, ground beef, onion, cheddar cheese & beans. Topped with lettuce and tomato.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Add Chile and Beans
Stir in the red chile sauce and drained beans into the beef mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 3
Layer the Frito Pie
In a large baking dish, layer half of the Fritos on the bottom. Pour the beef and chile mixture over the Fritos, and then top with the cheddar cheese. Add the remaining Fritos on top.
- 4
Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 5
Prepare Toppings
While the pie is baking, chop the lettuce and tomato for topping.
- 6
Serve
Remove the Frito pie from the oven. Top with lettuce and tomato before serving.
