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Frito Cowboy Cabbage

Frito Cowboy Cabbage: Your New Favorite Tex-Mex Delight

A delicious blend of crispy corn chips, seasoned ground beef, and fresh cabbage, Frito Cowboy Cabbage is the ultimate Tex-Mex delight.
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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 Meat Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or plant-based crumbles as a vegetarian option
  • 1 oz Taco Seasoning or homemade blend for freshness
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Green Cabbage chopped, can substitute with coleslaw mix
  • 2 cups Diced Tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn canned or frozen
For Assembly
  • 1 bag Fritos Corn Chips chili cheese Fritos can enhance flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese dairy-free alternative if needed
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing or Southwest Dressing or vinaigrette for a lighter version

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Frito Cowboy Cabbage
  1. Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Break it up while it cooks and drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and 2-3 tablespoons of water, simmer for 2-3 minutes until combined and fragrant.
  3. Chop cabbage into bite-sized pieces and dice the tomatoes, drain and rinse beans and corn. This should take 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, layer cabbage, beef mixture, black beans, corn, and tomatoes. Toss to mix well.
  5. Sprinkle Fritos corn chips and shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Drizzle with ranch dressing or Southwest dressing before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Timing is key: Add Fritos right before serving to keep them crispy. Store leftovers with Fritos separate.

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