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frito pie recipe

Frito Pie Recipe

Frito Pie is a fun and easy comfort food made with hearty chili, crunchy Fritos, and melty cheese. Served right in the bag, it's a perfect crowd-pleaser for game days, parties, or a quick dinner. Top with diced onions or jalapeños for extra flavor!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: american southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Calories: 673kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground chuck
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (optional)
  • 1 12- to 4-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 10- oz. can Ro-tel diced tomatoes and chilies
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground oregano
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder plus more to taste
  • 1 14- oz. can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 14- oz. can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup masa corn flour or regular corn meal
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • Individual bags of Fritos
  • Grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • Diced red onion optional

Instructions

  • Brown the ground chuck and garlic in a pot over medium-high heat.
    Brown the ground chuck and garlic
  • Add tomato sauce, Ro-tel, salt, oregano, cumin, and chili powder. Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
    Add tomato sauce,
  • Stir in the beans, cover, and simmer for another 20 minutes.
    Adding the Beans
  • Mix masa with warm water, then add to the chili. Stir and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  • Slice Frito bags open lengthwise.
  • Fill with chili, cheese, and diced onion (if using). Serve immediately!
    frito pie recipe is ready to serve

Nutrition

Calories: 673kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 887IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 3mg