Description

This casserole is one that the whole family will love, even the kids and grandkids. It's flavorful, filled with ground beef, rice, cheese, refried beans and of course, Fritos.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lb. ground beef
• 16 oz. can refried beans
• 4 oz. can mild green chiles, diced
• 2 c. cooked rice
• 2 c. Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend, grated
• 2 c. Fritos, divided
• 1 c. salsa
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1.25 oz. package taco seasoning
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until cooked through and no longer pink. Discard most excess grease, leaving 1 T.; sauté onions until softened, 6-8 minutes.
3. Season with salt, pepper and taco seasoning; stir. Return ground beef to skillet; add salsa, chiles and water; stir. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low; cover; simmer 5 minutes.