Cheesy Crunchy Instant Pot Frito Pie with ground beef, chili beans, cheese and enchilada sauce with crunchy Fritos on top is a childhood favorite!
Frito Pie is an excellent meal all in one! An easy dump and go recipe that is ready in a snap! You’ll love this Easy Frito Pie Recipe for a family-friendly dinner! Cook ground beef with onions, season with taco seasoning and enchilada sauce, then pour over Fritos, cover with shredded cheese, and bake until hot and melted.
This easy Frito pie recipe is going to be one of your new favorite weeknight dinner recipes! It’s quick and tasty to whip up in the Instant Pot. Add sour cream, chopped green onions, and guacamole if desired and dinner is served.
Frito Pie Ingredients needed: (the exact measurements and full recipe instructions are below in the printable recipe card)
ground beef or turkey
taco seasoning
diced onion
long grain white rice or Jasmine rice
mild enchilada sauce
chili beans
sharp cheddar cheese
Frito chips
diced green onions (optional)
How to make Frito Pie:
Saute the ground beef/turkey and break it up. Add in the taco seasoning. Add in the diced onion. Brown the meat. If there is excess grease, drain it off.
Stir in the water and scrape the bottom of the pot to make sure nothing is sticking. Add in the rice on top. Pour the enchilada sauce over the rice, then dump the beans on top. Do not stir.
Pressure cook for 5 minutes with a quick release. Remove the lid.
Stir in the cheddar cheese. Scoop into bowls and top each bowl with Fritos and green onions. (Sour cream is optional.) Enjoy!
If you like Frito Pie, you may also enjoy:
Taco Chili, or Philly Cheesesteak Pasta.
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Frito Pie
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 c diced onion
- 2 c water
- 1/2 c long grain white rice or jasmine rice
- 1 (10oz) can mild enchilada sauce
- 1 (15oz) can chili beans
- 1 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 c Fritos
- diced green onions (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Saute the ground beef/turkey and break it up. Add in the taco seasoning. Add in the diced onion. Brown the meat. If there is excess grease, drain it off.
2. Stir in the water and scrape the bottom of the pot to make sure nothing is sticking. Add in the rice on top. Pour the enchilada sauce over the rice, then dump the beans on top. Do not stir.
3. Pressure cook for 5 minutes with a quick release. Remove the lid.
4. Stir in the cheddar cheese. Scoop into bowls and top each bowl with Fritos and green onions. (Sour cream is optional.) Enjoy!
