Ground Turkey Frito Pie Recipes

UPSIDE-DOWN FRITO PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; stir in chili seasoning. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour tomatoes and tomato sauce over turkey., Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until heated through. Stir turkey mixture to combine. Top with beans. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with chips. If desired, serve with sour cream, minced cilantro and additional onion.

FRITOS™ PIE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until brown; drain. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in enchilada sauce and black beans; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Place 4 cups of the corn chips in single layer in baking dish. Top with 1 cup of the cheese; spoon beef mixture over cheese, then top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
• Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly. Top with remaining corn chips and the green onions. Serve with sour cream and guacamole.

KING OF THE HILL FRITO® PIE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
• Stir tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato juice, and chili seasoning mix into turkey; simmer until until chili is hot, about 5 minutes more.
• Pour corn chips into a large bowl and top with turkey chili. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over chili.

FRITO PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F and spray a 7x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Heat a large skillet, over medium heat, and add the olive oil and butter. Add the chopped onion and cook 3-4 minutes or until translucent and tender. Add the minced garlic, stir and cook 30 seconds until the garlic has blossomed and is fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
• Place the ground chuck in the skillet and cook until browned. Drain the fat from the beef in a mesh colander and return the beef to the skillet. Add the onion/garlic mixture, salt, pepper taco seasoning, Worcestershire Sauce, cider vinegar, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
• Mix well and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat.
• Reduce the heat to low and add the beans, mix well. Simmer, stirring often, for 15-20 minutes or until the mixture has thickened and most of the liquid has evaporated. Season to taste, with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. *Keep in mind, Fritos are very salty and so is cheese, so use salt lightly.
• To prepare the casserole:
• Place 2 cups corn chips in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1 cup shredded cheese, taco meat, 1 cup cheese, and another 2 cups corn chips.
• Bake 15-20 minutes or until the casserole is heated throughout.
• Serve with chopped tomatoes, lettuce, black olives, chopped scallions, chopped cilantro and/or your other favorite taco toppings.
• Enjoy!

GROUND TURKEY FRITO PIE

Steps:

• Sautee ground turkey and season with taco seasoning according to packet directions. Set aside.
• Dice onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and avocados. Slice olives. Crush 1 cup corn chips for topping and set aside.
• In a medium bowl combine remaining corn chips, cheese, cooked meat, black beans, enchilada sauce, sauteed vegetables, olives and corn. Once well blended, place in 2 quart casserole dish.
• Top meat mixture with crushed corn chips.
• Bake at 375F for about 20 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce and top with diced tomatoes and avocados, hot sauce and sour cream to taste.