Fritos Chili Cheese Salad Recipe
Fritos Chili Cheese Salad Recipe is loaded with seasoned ground beef, chili beans, cheddar, crisp lettuce, and crunchy Fritos in a creamy taco dressing.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Colander (for draining beans)
- Serving spoon
- Salad spinner (for extra crisp lettuce)
- Large clear trifle bowl (for layered presentation)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1 oz
- 1/3 cup water for seasoning
- 1 can 15 oz chili beans, drained
- 1 can 15 oz whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 bag 9.25 oz Fritos corn chips
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice optional but brightens everything
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Break it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Drain any excess grease.
Step 2: Season the Beef
- Add the taco seasoning and 1/3 cup water. Stir well and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 3: Prepare the Vegetables
- Chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and drain the corn and chili beans.
Step 4: Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Assemble the Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, corn, chili beans, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the seasoned beef (slightly cooled) and toss gently.
Step 6: Add the Crunch
- Just before serving, fold in the Fritos corn chips and drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss lightly to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately while the chips are still crunchy.