Frito Pie Recipe
Authentic Frito Pie is all things cheesy, salty, crunchy, and best of all, easy! Quick-cooking chili is served over Fritos and topped with melty cheese.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 659kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 80/20 ground chili beef
- 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 2 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted, if you can find them)
- 2 cups unsalted beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 4-5 cups Fritos Corn Chips (use Original Fritos not Frito Scoops)
- 2 cups freshly grated Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, break it apart, and cook for about 10 minutes (or until completely cooked through). Cut the heat and carefully spoon out a good majority of the excess grease, making sure to wipe the sides of the pan if there are any drippings.
- Turn the heat back on, and add the spices, tomatoes, broth, and tomato paste to the beef. Stir and allow the mixture to come to a simmer. Reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a constant simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together corn starch and 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it into the chili to thicken.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes more, stirring often.
- Add Fritos to a bowl, ladle over a generous cup of chili, and sprinkle with cheese. Add any additional desired toppings, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1457mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1119IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 4mg