Frito Pie
A hearty Southwestern dish featuring savory chili poured over crispy Fritos corn chips, topped with melted cheese and fresh onions. Perfect for game day or a cozy meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 480cal
Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 980mg
Difficulty Level: easy
15 min Prep
30 min Cook
45 min Total
4 -6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced, divided)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 (9.25 oz) bag Fritos corn chips
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 jalapeño (sliced, optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until no pink remains, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté aromatics: Add half the diced onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add spices: Stir in chili powder and cumin, coating the meat mixture evenly. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Build chili: Pour in diced tomatoes (with juices), kidney beans, and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Assemble pies: Divide Fritos evenly among bowls. Ladle hot chili over chips. Top with cheese, remaining raw onion, and optional toppings like sour cream or jalapeños.