Beef Taco Frito Skillet Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Taco Frito Skillet

• Ground Beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Tomato Soup
• Salsa
• Water
• Fritos Corn Chips
• Shredded cheddar cheese (amount to taste)
• Green Chilies
• Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Ground Cumin

How to Make Beef Taco Frito Skillet

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 medium onion, chopped, until the beef is cooked through and the onion is softened (about 8-10 minutes).
2. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Return the beef mixture to the skillet. Add 1 (15 ounce) can of taco sauce, 1 (15 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir to combine and heat through (about 5 minutes).
4. Stir in 1 (6.7 ounce) bag of Fritos Corn Chips.
5. Serve immediately, topping each portion with shredded cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup per serving) and your favorite taco toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, etc.).
6. **Variation #1: Creamy Mexican Style**
7. Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream with the taco sauce mixture *before* adding the Fritos. Omit the Fritos and serve with warm flour tortillas, torn into pieces.
8. **Variation #2: Ranchero Style**
9. Omit the Fritos and add 1 cup of torn corn tortillas or broken taco shells along with the taco sauce mixture.
10. **Oven Baking Instructions (Optional):**
11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
12. After step 4 (adding Fritos), transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
13. Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Turn the oven off and let sit for 5 minutes before topping with cheese and allowing it to melt with the residual heat.