Description
Frito Chili Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef, zesty beans, and crunchy Fritos chips into a satisfying meal that’s ready in just 19 minutes. With gooey melted cheese on top and a variety of customizable toppings, this dish is perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or cozy evenings at home. Its delightful blend of flavors and textures makes it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Quick to prepare and easy to serve, Frito Chili Pie is a must-try for anyone seeking a hearty yet simple dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 can kidney beans (14 ounces)
- 1 can tomato paste (5.5 ounces)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 9.25-ounce bag of Fritos chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in kidney beans (with liquid), tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, sugar, and cumin. Mix well and let simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- To serve, spread Fritos on a serving dish or individual bowls. Top generously with chili mixture and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Customize with your favorite toppings before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg