Taco Casserole with Fritos (Pedro's Special)
An easy dinner, serve a Taco Casserole with Fritos (Pedro's Special)--a Mexican casserole baked with corn chips; served with taco toppings!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 1-2 jalapenos, finely diced (optional, for a "kick")
- 2 cans tomato paste, + 2 cans water
- 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 15 oz Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups Mexican cheese or sharp cheddar
- 2 cups Frito chips
Toppings:
- Iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- Chopped fresh tomatoes
- Olive, sour cream, avocados, green onions
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Saute the chopped onion for 4-5 minutes; add jalapenos (optional) if you want a "kick". Add the ground beef. Cook until well done; drain off any fat.
- Add to the meat mixture the tomato paste, water, taco seasoning, and salt and pepper (season to taste).
- Place in a prepared (sprayed) large baking dish; add the cheese on top. Sprinkle with Frito chips.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, until hot, and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve immediately with fresh ingredients: Finely chopped lettuce, tomatoes, olives, sour cream, avocados, and green onions.
Notes
Reposted from April 2017.
Optional to add enchilada sauce, Rotel, or cream cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 560kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 39g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 107mg, Sodium: 1082mg, Potassium: 818mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1226IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 256mg, Iron: 4mg