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Dutch Oven Frito Pie

Perfect for camping, this Dutch Oven Frito Pie takes a homemade chili - made in the Dutch oven - that is served over Fritos with cheese and onions.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cubes beef bullion
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large onions diced
  • 2 green bell peppers diced
  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 2-3 dry bay leaves
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 (4 oz each) cans diced green chiles
  • 1 (29 oz) can pinto beans
  • 1 tablespoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For serving - Fritos, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, mix together the bullion and vinegar and set aside to let the bullion dissolve.
  2. Heat a Dutch oven over 12-15 coals. In the Dutch oven, melt the butter. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until they are starting to soften.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika and bay leaves; cook for a minute or two.
  5. Stir in the tomato sauce, green chiles, and pinto beans. Then stir in the reserved vinegar mixture and the hot sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Place the lid on the Dutch oven and place 6-8 coals on top. Simmer for 2-3 hours.
  7. When ready to serve, place Fritos in a bowl and top with the chili, shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions.

Notes

  • This can also be made on the stove over medium heat.
  • This can also be made on the stove over medium heat.
  • To make things easier for camping, dice the onions and peppers beforehand and store in a large ziplock bag.
  • To make things easier for camping, dice the onions and peppers beforehand and store in a large ziplock bag.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information is for chili only - it does not include the Fritos or toppings.
  • Nutrition information is for chili only - it does not include the Fritos or toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 724mg (30%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 724mg 30%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.