Southwestern Chili Casserole with Fritos

By srumbel

Chili Casserole is the perfect comfort dinner. Delicious layers of crunchy Fritos, Southwestern chili, and melty cheese make for a winning weeknight meal!
from favfamilyrecipes.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 can green chiles chopped, (4 oz)
• 1 can black olives sliced, (4 oz)
• 1 can chili (16 oz)
• 1 can chili beans (16 oz)
• 1 can corn drained, (15 oz)
• 1 c. salsa
• 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 bag Fritos (10.5 oz)
• 2 c. cheese shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onions until cooked through and onions become transparent. Discard grease if needed.


Stir in chiles, olives, chili, chili beans, corn, salsa, and taco seasoning.

Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often.

Crush Fritos and spread half of them evenly in a 9x13 deep baking dish. Add chili mixture and top with remaining crushed Fritos.

Bake for 25 minutes. Add cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Servings: 10