He is a man of many talents, and we simply adore this particular accomplishment. Grandpa’s Frito Pie is one of the best, and so is he! Layered with those delicious corn chips, a taco-seasoned ground beef, and Mexican-blended cheese, the way he bakes it until it’s all melted together is unlike any other recipe! When topped with the best fixin’s, Grandpa’s Frito Pie is a memorable dish that everyone loves. Thanks, grandpa!
Ingredients
For the frito pie:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning, plus the water called for on the package
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 4 cups corn chips
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
Optional toppings:
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- jalapeños, to taste, sliced
- cilantro, to taste, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and the onion and cook, while crumbling the meat, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and discard the excess grease.
Step 4 –Add the taco seasoning packet, the called-for water, and the chili powder to the cooked beef and stir to combine. Bring it to a boil.
Step 5 –Reduce the heat and simmer the beef mixture until it has thickened.
Step 6 –Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, the tomato sauce, the kidney beans, and the corn to the beef mixture and simmer, about 5 minutes.
Step 7 –Evenly add the corn chips to the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 8 –Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over the corn chips.
Step 9 –Even spread the beef mixture over the cheese and then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Step 10 –Bake the frito pie until the cheese has melted, about 18-20 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve the frito pie topped with the green onions, the jalapeños, and the cilantro.
