TACO CASSEROLE FRITOS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F
• Sautee onions and ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, until onions are transparent and beef is brown. Remove excess fat.
• Add taco seasoning and ¾ cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 5 mins. Remove from heat and let cool
• In a 9x13” baking dish, spread the refried beans evenly
• Next, add a second layer of sour cream
• Now add the cooled ground beef and onion mixture
• Add the two cups of shredded Cheddar cheese
• Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly
• Top with the sliced olives and Fritos. Bake for 8 more minutes Remove from oven and top with diced tomatoes, chopped green onion, and lettuce (optional)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.  Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two.
• Increase the heat to medium high, add the beef and cook until browned, then drain.
• Add the taco seasoning, tomato paste and water and cook and stir until thickened, about 5 more minutes.
• Put the refried beans in a saucepan, and stir in half of the cheese and the salsa.  Heat over medium heat until hot, stirring often.
• Spread half of the corn chips on the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish. , .  t
• Pour and spread the bean mixture over the top.
• Then cover with the rest of the corn chips..
• Spoon the taco meat on top of the chips.
• Then sprinkle on the remaining cheese and the sliced olives.
• Bake for about 20 - 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated throughout.
• Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and serve.