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Frito Pie Casserole

Name: Frito Pie Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american, tex_mex
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 450 g ground beef; 100 g yellow onion finely chopped; 2 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 425 g canned chili beans undrained; 60 g canned black olive drained and sliced; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tbsp water; 60 g corn chip; 85 g cheddar cheese shredded; 30 g corn chip lightly crushed; 85 g cheddar cheese shredded

A simple, hearty casserole featuring a layer of crunchy corn chips topped with a savory ground beef and chili bean mixture. Baked with a generous layer of melted cheese, it's a classic comfort food dish that comes together quickly for an easy weeknight dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 55 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1 tbspolive oil
450 gground beef
100 gyellow onion, finely chopped
2 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspchili powder
425 gcanned chili beans, undrained
60 gcanned black olive, drained and sliced
0.5 tspsalt
1 tbspwater

casserole base

60 gcorn chip

filling

85 gcheddar cheese, shredded

topping

30 gcorn chip, lightly crushed
85 gcheddar cheese, shredded

Equipment

large skillet · spoon · cutting board · knife · casserole dish

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 2-quart (approx. 20x20cm or 8x8in) casserole dish.
About 2 min
2
Spread the base corn chips in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared dish.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Don't crush these chips too much; you want them to form a sturdy base.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, then drain off any excess fat.
About 6 min
5
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft and fragrant.
About 4 min
6
Stir in the chili powder and salt, cooking for one minute more to toast the spice.
About 1 min
7
Pour in the undrained chili beans, sliced olives, and water. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
About 2 min
8
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the filling cheddar cheese until it is just combined.
About 1 min
9
Pour the beef mixture evenly over the layer of corn chips in the casserole dish.
About 1 min
10
Sprinkle the topping corn chips over the beef mixture, followed by the topping cheddar cheese.
About 2 min
11
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the cheese on top is completely melted and golden.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: To ensure this recipe is gluten-free, confirm your brand of corn chips and chili beans are certified gluten-free.
12
Let the casserole cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: This rest time allows the casserole to set, making it easier to serve.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat individual portions in the microwave or in a 175°C (350°F) oven until warmed through.