Taco Casserole with Fritos
An easy skillet Taco Casserole topped with crunchy Fritos and loads of gooey, melted cheese. Served with all the toppings, it’s a quick and delicious dinner idea.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp mexican oregano
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce or salsa
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can kidney beans 15 oz
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fritos
For serving:
- Chopped avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425
- Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet and when hot add in the beef.
- Cook, breaking up the beef and stirring often, until browned and cooked through.
- Add in the onion, jalapeño and bell pepper. Stir.
- Add in the chili powder, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, sugar and a good pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beans and cilantro. Stir well.
- Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over the mixture and then top with the Fritos.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cup of cheese.
- Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes.
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