Frito Pie
User Reviews
4.5
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
8 to 10 servings
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Calories
814 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Frito Pie
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The famous Frito Pie - a generous serving of chili topped with Fritos corn chips and shredded cheddar cheese, then baked until melted and bubbling.
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Ingredients
For the Chili:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 yellow onions finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 pounds ground beef 85-90% lean
- 30 ounce canned dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes
- 28 ounce canned tomato puree
For the Frito Pie:
- 10.25 ounce bag Fritos corn chips
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Make the Chili: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until it is shimmering. Add the onions, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the beef and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in the beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato puree and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat so it maintains a slow simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue to simmer for an additional 45 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Frito Pie: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Transfer some or all of the chili to a baking dish or individual ramekins. Top with Fritos, pressing them lightly into the chili. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and bake until the cheese is melted and the chili is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition Information
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Calories
814kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
1091mg
(45%)
Potassium
1649mg
(47%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1745IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
43.3mg
(48%)
Calcium
577mg
(58%)
Iron
10.1mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8to 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 814 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 814kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1091mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1649mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1745IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 577mg | 58% |
| Iron | 10.1mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
54 reviews
Excellent
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