Frito Chili Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
241 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Frito Chili Pie
Description
Frito Chili Pie is a classic dish featuring a chili sauce made from lean ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Rotel, kidney beans, and pinto beans. Seasoned with a mix of cumin, oregano, chili powder, and chipotle Tabasco sauce, the chili delivers a mildly smoky and spicy flavor. The method of preparation allows either stovetop simmering or slow cooking in a crockpot, making it a hands-off dish if preferred. The interplay between the thick, bean-filled chili and crispy Fritos creates a satisfying texture contrast.
The chili pie is finished by layering the chili over a bed of Fritos so they remain crunchy, or the chili may be spooned onto the chips. Cheddar cheese and other toppings such as sour cream or lettuce add additional layers of flavor and texture. It's a filling and casual dish often enjoyed as comfort food.
Tomato sauce in this recipe is simply pureed tomatoes, and if Rotel is unavailable, any canned diced tomatoes with green chiles can be substituted. Using ancho chili powder provides a milder and smokier heat, but regular chili powder or Tabasco can be used depending on taste preferences. The recipe's cooking times refer to the stove preparation method.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef lean
- 1 cup onion finely chopped; white onion
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 15 ounce tomato sauce canned
- 15 ounce diced tomatoes undrained, canned
- 10 ounce ro-tel undrained, canned
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano ground
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 1-2 tablespoon chili powder more or less to taste
- 1 tablespoon chipotle Tabasco sauce
- 14 ounce Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, can
- 14 ounce pinto beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 fritos bag
- cheddar cheese sour cream, lettuce, or any other desired toppings, grated sharp
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drain ground beef, and add garlic to ground beef and onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Crock Pot
- Add browned ground beef mixture to 5 qt or larger crockpot with tomato sauce, tomatoes, Rotel, salt, oregano, cumin, chili powder, Tabasco, and beans. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours before serving stir.
Stove
- Add tomato sauce, Rotel, salt, oregano, cumin, chili powder, Tabasco, and beans to the browned ground beef. Stir to combine.
- Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour.
- I like to top my chili with the Fritos so that they stay crunchy, but you can top Fritos with chili. Add any other desired toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
- If Rotel is unavailable, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles make a suitable substitute.
- Ancho chili powder gives a milder, smoky flavor; adjust the chili powder and Tabasco to taste for preferred heat levels.
- Cooking time indicated is for stovetop preparation; crockpot times differ.
- Nutrition estimates refer only to the chili portion.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 881mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 969mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 640IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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