Description
This hearty Fritos cabbage beef casserole combines ground beef, tender cabbage, seasoned tomatoes, melty cheddar cheese, and a crunchy Fritos topping. A flavorful, budget-friendly dinner with a Tex-Mex twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 cups Fritos corn chips
- Spices: paprika, black pepper, chili flakes, salt (to taste)
- Optional: green onions, jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add Cabbage: Stir in chopped cabbage and cook until softened, about 8–10 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Pour in diced tomatoes or tomato sauce. Season with paprika, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Simmer briefly to combine flavors.
- Layer and Bake: Transfer the beef and cabbage mixture to a greased casserole dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and a generous layer of Fritos corn chips.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the Fritos are golden and crisp.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions or jalapeños if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
You can use tomato sauce for a smoother texture or diced tomatoes for chunkiness. For extra richness, stir in a dollop of sour cream before baking or top with avocado after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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