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Chili Pie Fritos (plus 3 servings suggestions)
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Layers of crunchy chips, hearty chili, and melted cheese make it a family favorite. Simple ingredients, tons of flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes!
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A bowl of chili pie topped with shredded cheese, chopped onions, and green onions, surrounded by crunchy Fritos corn chips on a white plate.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Prep Time25 minutes
servings4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 5.5 ounce can Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • ½ Teaspoon pepper
  • 1 14 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 4 ounce can Diced Green Chilies
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 1 9.25 ounce bag Fritos
  • 1 Cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Do not drain the fat
    1 Pound Ground Beef
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté in the reserved fat along with the browned beef until the onions are softened and the garlic is fragrant.
    1 small Onion, 2 cloves Garlic
  3. Make a well in the meat and heat the tomato paste and the seasonings.
    1 5.5 ounce can Tomato Paste, 2 Tablespoon chili powder, 1 Teaspoon salt, ½ Teaspoon pepper
  4. Stir in the kidney beans, Rotel, and diced green chilies. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
    1 14 ounce can kidney beans, 1 10 ounce can Rotel, 1 4 ounce can Diced Green Chilies
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the chili simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This thickens the mixture and deepens the flavor. Add the water if you feel the chili is too thick.
    ½ Cup Water
  6. Pour the Fritos onto a serving dish (or divide into individual bowls). Spoon the hot chili over the chips, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
    1 9.25 ounce bag Fritos, 1 Cup cheddar cheese
  7. Add your favorite toppings—sour cream, diced onions, jalapeños, or avocado all work great. Serve immediately while everything is hot and melty.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 913mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1475IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 3mg

Notes

Need to make a swap? Here are a few easy ingredient substitutes that work just as well.
  • Kidney beans - Black beans or pinto beans.
  • Ground beef - Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles.
  • Rotel - Use plain diced tomatoes + a tablespoon of salsa.
  • Diced chilies - Leave out for less spice, or sub with chopped jalapeños.
  • Cheddar cheese - Use Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or a Mexican blend.
  • Fritos - Try tortilla chips or corn chips if Fritos aren’t available.
CourseBeef Recipes
CuisineMexican
Keywordchili pie fritos
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