Description
Frito Chili Pie is the ultimate comfort food that satisfies cravings with its hearty combination of homemade chili, crunchy Fritos chips, and melted cheese. Perfect for game nights or cozy family dinners, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 can kidney beans (14 oz, undrained)
- 1 can tomato paste (5.5 oz)
- 1 can Rotel (10 oz)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 9.25 oz bag of Fritos chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat for about 4 minutes until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add kidney beans, tomato paste, Rotel, chili powder, salt, sugar, and cumin to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer uncovered on medium-low heat for about 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve by pouring Fritos onto plates or bowls, ladle the hot chili over the top, and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg