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A plate of casserole topped with melted cheese, Fritos, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions. A fork is placed on the side.
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Taco Casserole with Fritos

This Taco Casserole with Fritos is loaded with seasoned meat, cheese, and crunchy chips—an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 698kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies drained
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups Fritos corn chips
  • ½ cup chopped green onions optional
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spread half of the Fritos in an even layer. Top with the beef mixture, then spoon sour cream over the beef.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and the remaining Fritos on top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with green onions and black olives if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1279mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1488IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 408mg | Iron: 3mg