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Frito Chili Pie
You'll love the versatility of Frito Chili Pie! Spoon over corn chips, serve in a casserole, or take it on-the-go as a school lunch served in a chip baggie.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 535 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2/3 cup chopped celery
- 2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 12 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- dash hot sauce
- corn chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, celery and pepper until the beef is completely cooked. Drain off the fat.
- Add the tomato paste, water and seasonings. Stir the mixture and allow it to reheat to a very low boil.
- Cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve over corn chips and sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese.
- To serve as a casserole: Spread a layer of corn chips in a 9x13 pan. Spoon the beef sauce overtop the corn chips. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil on low for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
- To serve with chip bags: Open a single-serving corn chip bag. Add the beef sauce and cheese. Use a spoon to mix well and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
535kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
959mg
(40%)
Potassium
759mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1165IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
311mg
(31%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 959mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 759mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1165IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.