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Frito Casserole-Sweeter With Sugar

Frito Casserole

An easy weeknight dinner recipe that is quick to make and delicious

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword Cheesy Frito Bake, comfort food, Easy Tex-Mex Casserole, Family-Friendly Meals, Ground Beef Casserole
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Author Sweeter With Sugar

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup Minute Rice dry
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans or kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 6 ounce can olives sliced, reserve some for serving if desired
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 21/2-3 cups Fritos

Toppings:

  • sour cream
  • diced tomatoes
  • extra Fritos
  • guacamole or avocado
  • reserved olives
  • cilantro
  • jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef with the diced onion, in a frying pan.

  2. Drain fat from the ground beef and onion mixture, if any.

  3. Add taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water. Stir to heat through and thicken.

  4. Place ground beef mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.

  5. Add the dry Minute Rice, one cup water, salsa, drained and rinsed beans and sliced olives to the baking dish and stir to combine.

  6. Cover the meat mixture with grated cheese and then, top the cheese with the Fritos.

  7. Bake uncovered at 350° for 30 minutes.

  8. Serve with your choice of toppings and enjoy!