Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
  • 1 c. water
  • 16 oz. jar picante sauce
  • 12 oz. pkg. mild or sharp shredded cheese
  • 11 oz. bag Fritos (about 1/2 bag needed) or tortilla chips

Method

  • Brown ground beef and onion together in skillet.
  • Drain fat. Return to skillet and add taco seasoning mix, water and 1/2 cup picante sauce.
  • Mix and simmer about 5 minutes.
  • In a 3-quart casserole dish, layer ingredients in this order:
  • half of the hamburger mixture, a layer of Fritos, half of the cheese and half of the picante sauce. Repeat for second layer. Cook in preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes.