Simple Taco Beans with Fritos
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this crowd-pleasing recipe for **Simple Taco Beans with Fritos**—a quick, flavorful dish that’s bursting with Tex-Mex flair! This 30-minute meal combines hearty black and pinto beans with diced tomatoes, zesty taco seasoning, and a touch of garlic for a rich, savory base. Served over crunchy Fritos corn chips and topped with shredded cheddar cheese, creamy sour cream, fresh green onions, and vibrant cilantro, this dish offers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner, a family-friendly meal, or a party-ready snack, this recipe delivers comforting, bold tastes in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups Fritos corn chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and tomato paste to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the mixture, then pour in the water.
Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt and black pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed.
To serve, divide the Fritos corn chips evenly among four bowls.
Spoon the taco beans over the Fritos in each bowl.
Top each serving with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy this comforting, flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.1 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.1 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 5235 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.3 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 65.6 g | 234% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 96.9 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1642 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 3616 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
