FRITO CHILI PIE
Frito Chili Pie is a Texas favorite! Frito corn chips topped with an easy homemade chili, shredded cheese and diced onions!
Servings 8
Calories 484kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3 cloves small garlic minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1-2 tablespoons chili powder (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¾ cup water (or beef broth)
- 9.25 ounce bag Fritos corn chips (original or chili cheese flavor)
For topping:
- sour cream
- grated cheddar cheese
- diced red onion
- minced jalapeño peppers
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble ground beef along with onions and garlic. Drain excess grease.
- Add in tomato sauce, paste, seasonings and water (or beef broth). Stir well until combined.
- Turn heat down to medium-low and allow mixture to simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- Put a handful of Frito chips on a plate or in a bowl. Top with chili mixture.
- Then add desired toppings (cheese, onion, jalapeños, sour cream)
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Notes
- This is a basic, thick chili recipe. If you like chili with beans, add in a can of drained and rinsed kidney beans.
- Also, if you have it on hand, try beef broth instead of water to give this chili and even "beefier" flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1602mg | Potassium: 865mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 4.9mg