Sloppy Joe Frito Casserole- this ground beef casserole has it all. Tons of flavor, ground beef, beans, cheese, and a crunchy Frito topping.

 
It only takes about 15 minutes to prep and then about 15 minutes in the oven. It’s an easy weeknight meal that can be on the table in just 30 minutes. The kids will love it.
You can serve it with toasted buns and make a sandwich out of it. Delicious!
The ground beef mixture is perfectly sweet and tangy. It’s a mixture of ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
HOW TO MAKE SLOPPY JOE FRITO CASSEROLE:

Brown the ground beef and cook the onion.
Add the ketchup, chili beans, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Simmer until it thickens a little. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking dish and top with Fritos and cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes.

 
RECIPE TIPS:
I like using chili beans for this recipe. They have lots of southwestern seasonings added. You can omit the beans if you don’t like them.
To make this dish spicy, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or add a chopped jalapeno when you add the onion.
You will probably not need the entire bag of Fritos. You be the judge of how much crunchy topping you want.
I use shredded Mexican cheese. I like its mild flavor. For a stronger flavor, use cheddar cheese.
Leftovers will keep for 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator but the fritos get soggy. They will crisp back up a bit i...