Frito Junk

Submitted by Gini loves to cook

"This is an old family favorite, given to me by my sister in law over 30 years ago. The salsa is my go to recipe."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 onion, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup rice (not pre-cooked)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1⁄3 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chili powder
• salt & pepper
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) bag Fritos corn chips
• lettuce, shredded
• tomatoes, chopped
• cheddar cheese, shredded
• avocado, diced
• black olives, sliced
• salsa
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced fire roasted
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 green chili pepper, sliced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt & pepper

directions

1. Brown ground beef, add onion, rice, chili powder, salt & pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and water, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
2. Salsa- place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
3. To assemble - place a handful of Fritos on the plate, top with ground beef mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, olives and salsa.