This is a quick and easy version of Frito pie from my home canned pantry! You can use commercial canned goods and fresh ground beef instead. Yummy!
Ingredients
1 Quart Ground beef or 2 lbs fresh
1 Pint Black beans, drained and rinsed
1 Pint Diced tomatoes
1/2 Medium onion, diced
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp Tomato paste
2 tsp Garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp Mexican oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp Chili powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Fresh ground black pepper
3 Cups Cheese, shredded cheddar, monterey jack, pepper jack…..
4 Cups Fritos chili, cheese flavored
1 Pint Enchilada sauce, optional
Directions
- Heat oven to 350°
- Cook onion and garlic in butter until soft. Add beef, beans, tomatoes and seasonings.
- Pour into 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle with 2 cups cheese, put Fritos over the cheese and top with the last cup of cheese.
- Bake @ 350° 20 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings: Enchilada sauce, shredded lettuce, black olives, chopped onions, jalapeños, sour cream, crema, tomatoes, avocados, taco sauce, salsa………
Recipe Video
Notes
- You can skip adding seasonings, just pour in enchilada sauce instead!