Description
Fritos Chili Cheese Salad is a delightful mix of savory chili, fresh vegetables, and crunchy Fritos corn chips that come together for a satisfying dish. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also allows for customization based on personal preferences. The layers of flavor from ground beef, cheese, and beans create a hearty meal that everyone will love. Serve it as a main course or a side dish; either way, it’s guaranteed to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans (in sauce)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup Fritos corn chips
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chili seasoning mix, chili beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- In a large bowl or serving dish, layer the shredded lettuce as the base.
- Spoon the chili mixture over the lettuce and top with cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, diced onion, and black olives if desired.
- Just before serving, sprinkle Fritos corn chips on top for crunch.
- Mix sour cream with salsa and drizzle over the salad or serve on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg