Frito Taco Casserole

• Course Appetizer
• Cuisine Mexican

Prep time

Cook time

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds Ground Beef
• 1 (16 oz.) can mild green chiles diced
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups Cheddar Cheese grated or Mexican cheese blend
• 2 cups Fritos
• 1 cup Salsa
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
• 1 (1.25 oz.) package taco seasoning
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef until cooked through and no longer pink.
3. Drain fat, reserving 1 tablespoon, and saute onions until softened and translucent. 6-8 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper and add taco seasoning. Return beef to pan, then add salsa, chiles and water.
5. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in rice, cheddar cheese, and refried beans, and transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
7. Top with 1 cup Fritos and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and dish is warmed through.
8. Remove from oven, top with remaining Fritos and serve hot.