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Frito Chili Pie

Frito Chili Pie is an All-American comfort food that’s perfect for game day! Salty, crunchy Fritos are all dressed up with flavor-packed homemade chili and all of your favorite toppings like onions, sour cream, and of course plenty of cheddar cheese. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound (454 g) 85/15 ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 14 ounce (397 g) can kidney beans undrained
  • 5.5 ounce (156 g) can tomato paste
  • 10 ounce (284 g) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 9.25 ounce (262 g) bag of Fritos
  • 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings: diced onions, diced jalapeno peppers, sour cream, sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped bell peppers

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or pot, brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic at medium heat. Drain excess fat.
    1 pound 85/15 ground beef, 1 medium onion, 1 clove garlic
  • Add kidney beans, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, sugar, and cumin. Stir together well.
    14 ounce can kidney beans, 5.5 ounce can tomato paste, 10 ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, 2 Tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Turn the heat down to medium low. Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Pour a bag of Fritos onto a serving dish, or pour a single serving of Fritos onto each person’s plate.
    9.25 ounce bag of Fritos
  • Serve the chili over Fritos, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and use desired toppings.
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, Optional toppings: diced onions, diced jalapeno peppers, sour cream, sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped bell peppers

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 577 kcal | Carbohydrates: 46 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 33 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 70 mg | Sodium: 1209 mg | Potassium: 909 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 7 g

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