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Frito Cowboy Cabbage

Savor Frito Cowboy Cabbage for Easy Potluck Perfection

Frito Cowboy Cabbage combines taco-seasoned beef and veggies, topped with crunch and cheese, making it the perfect potluck dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound ground beef or plant-based crumbles for vegetarian option
  • 1 packet taco seasoning homemade or lower sodium mix
For the Veggies
  • 4 cups green cabbage or coleslaw mix for convenience
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1 cup black beans or pinto beans
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
For the Crunch & Creaminess
  • 2 cups Fritos corn chips or chili cheese Fritos
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese dairy-free option for vegan
  • 1 cup ranch dressing or Southwest dressing; Greek yogurt as lighter option

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • serving bowl or casserole dish

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. Return skillet to heat, add taco seasoning and a splash of water. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  3. Chop cabbage and dice tomatoes. Rinse black beans and corn.
  4. Layer chopped cabbage, beef, black beans, corn, and tomatoes in a serving bowl, tossing gently to combine.
  5. Sprinkle Fritos corn chips over the layered ingredients.
  6. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle with ranch or Southwest dressing before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add Fritos just before serving to keep them crispy; store beef and veggie mixture separately from Fritos for leftovers.

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