Upside-Down Frito Pie

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2 hours 5 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Mary Berg

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Aug. 04, 2022

Using ground turkey is a smart way to lighten this hearty family pleaser! —Mary Berg, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Upside-Down Frito Pie

Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:2 hours 5 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground turkey or beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 envelopes chili seasoning mix
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups corn chips
  • Optional: Sour cream, minced fresh cilantro and additional chopped onion
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; stir in chili seasoning. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour tomatoes and tomato sauce over turkey.
  2. 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.
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