Frito Pie

5 from 3 votes

This classic comfort food boasts mouthwatering chili, chips (Fritos), and cheese. The hearty and soul-satisfying recipe is a sure hit for game day, a stress-free weeknight dinner, or a family gathering crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 380kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 small jalapeno, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ cup beef broth or water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bag (4–5 cups) Fritos corn chips
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or a Mexican cheese blend
Sour cream, diced tomatoes, diced jalapeno, black olives, and chopped cilantro for serving

Instructions

Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175℃).
Heat a large skillet over medium, and cook the ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic until the meat browns and the onions are soft, 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes and drained kidney beans and stir well. Then, stir in the taco seasoning, chili pepper, and beef broth or water.
Bring your chili to a boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly—season with salt and pepper to taste.
Layer half of the Fritos corn chips along the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Then sprinkle a cup of the cheese over the Fritos.
Spread the chili mixture over the chips and cheese, forming a nice even layer, and top with the remaining chips and cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes. The cheese will melt, and the casserole will be hot and bubbly.
Remove from oven and garnish with diced tomatoes, olives, avocado, cilantro, and jalapenos. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Have you ever had a Petro? Layer the chips in a big bowl, add the hot chili mixture, and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, black olives, and hot sauce. Yum!
Adjust the heat level with a pinch or two of cayenne pepper.
Serve Frito pie straight out of the oven so the chips don't get soggy.
Replace the beef chili with your favorite vegetarian chili recipe and the beef broth with vegetable broth for a meat-free version.
Replace the Fritos with regular corn chips for amazing nachos.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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