Description
A hearty and cheesy Tex-Mex casserole made with layers of Fritos corn chips, seasoned beef, chili, and cheddar cheese, baked to perfection and topped with your favorite garnishes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) chili with beans
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups Fritos corn chips
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, chopped green onions, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning packet and cook for another minute.
- Add the can of chili with beans to the skillet and stir until well combined. Cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
- Spread half of the Fritos in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spoon the beef and chili mixture evenly over the Fritos layer.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef and chili layer.
- Add another layer of Fritos on top of the cheese.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, topped with your favorite optional toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, chopped green onions, or salsa.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For extra spice, use spicy chili or add hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
