5.0 from 6 votes
Frito Chili Pie
Frito Chili Pie is an easy weeknight meal, made in just 20 minutes! This recipe is a twist on the Sonic favorite that layers warm chili, on top of salty Fritos, with a delicious layer of melted cheese on top. Enjoy it on a plate, or in a bag of Fritos to make walking tacos.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 913 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 ounce can chili beans do not drain!
- 2 tablespoons chili seasoning
- 9.75 ounce bag corn chips Fritos
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic clove and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef and cook until the beef is browned.
- Drain any grease from the skillet.
- Add the entire can of chili beans (do not drain them!) and the chili seasoning.
- Combine all of the ingredients, reduce the heat on the stove to medium and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Divide the Fritos corn chips between four separate plates.
- Spoon the chili over the chips.
- Top with cheddar cheese while the chili mixture is still hot so that the cheese will melt in.
- Add the optional toppings of your choice, like diced onions, shredded lettuce or hot sauce.
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Notes
- Leftover chili will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, place the chili in a microwave-safe container and microwave for 2-3 minutes. Spoon it on top of the Frito’s and top with cheese immediately.
- You can freeze the chili for up to 6 months. To defrost, I recommend moving it from the freezer to the refrigerator the day before you plan to eat it. To reheat, add the chili back to a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally until warmed through, this should take 8-10 minutes.
- To make the Frito Pie into walking tacos, cut 1/2 inch from one entire side of a single-serve bag of Fritos. Add a scoop of chili into the bag, top with a handful of shredded cheese and the toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4serving
Calories
913kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
1402mg
(58%)
Potassium
1018mg
(29%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2020mg
(40%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
384mg
(38%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 913
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 913kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1402mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1018mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2020mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 384mg | 38% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.