Oven Baked Frito Pie

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. ground beef

• 1 can (16 oz) chili beans

• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

• 1 envelope taco seasoning

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 3 1/2 cups corn chips

• 1 1/4 cup sour cream 

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DIRECTIONS:

1. First brown and drain the ground beef in a large pan. I used a 85% lean mixture, but next time I'd pick an even leaner variety, because too much of the meat's bulk was cooked off.

2. While the beef is browning I covered the base of a 9x13in. pan with Fritos (be sure to use the Originals, not the "Scoops").

3. Next stir the chili beans, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix and 1/4 c. of cheese into the pan with the browned and drained beef.

4. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. 

5. Now remove from the oven and spread enough sour cream, Fritos, and cheese over the top of the casserole dish to cover it. I had to use more of both ingredients than the recipe called for in order to do this.

6. Return to the oven and cook for 5 more minutes, and it's ready to serve!