Ingredients for Beef Taco Frito Skillet
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Tomato Soup
- Salsa
- Water
- 1 (6.7 ounce) bag Fritos Corn Chips
- shredded cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup per serving)
- Green Chilies
- Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (15 ounce) can taco sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for variation)
- warm flour tortillas, torn into pieces (for variation)
- 1 cup torn corn tortillas or broken taco shells (for variation)
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How to Make Beef Taco Frito Skillet
- 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).
- Drain off any excess grease.
- 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).
- Stir in 1 (6.7 ounce) bag of Fritos Corn Chips.
- 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.).
- **Variation #1: Creamy Mexican Style**
- 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.
- **Variation #2: Ranchero Style**
- Omit the Fritos and add 1 cup of torn corn tortillas or broken taco shells along with the taco sauce mixture.
- **Oven Baking Instructions (Optional):**
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- After step 4 (adding Fritos), transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- 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.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
48g
Carbs
4g
