FRITO TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Frito Taco Casserole Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Pattywak

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (4 ounce) can mild green chiles, diced
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, or Mexican cheese blend
2 cups Fritos, or corn chips of your choice, divided
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup water
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain fat, reserving 1 tablespoon, and saute onions until softened and translucent. 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add taco seasoning. Return beef to pan, then add salsa, chiles and water. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rice, cheddar cheese, and refried beans, and transfer mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with 1 cup Fritos and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and dish is warmed through. Remove from oven, top with remaining Fritos and serve hot.