Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce/425g) can of diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (1 ounce/28g) packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • 1 (10.75 ounce/305g) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup (240ml) ranch dressing
  • 1 cup (113g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup (57g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (10.5 ounce/298g) bag Fritos corn chips
  • Optional Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced green onions, pickled jalapeños

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onion and green pepper in a large skillet until softened. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until well combined.
  4. Spread a layer of Fritos corn chips in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
  5. Pour the ranch-cheese sauce evenly over the ground beef.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining Fritos corn chips over the cheese sauce.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Top with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and sliced green onions.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.