Frito Pie

Name: Frito Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 bag (about 9-10 oz) Fritos corn chips; 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, diced; 1 can (15 oz) chili beans (or kidney beans), drained; 1 can (14-15 oz) mild chili without beans (optional); 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, diced onions, sour cream

Frito Pie

A no-nonsense plate of chili and cheese heaped over crunchy corn chips — messy, quick, and deeply satisfying.

Prep 10 minCook 15 minTotal 25 min760 calCuisine: American

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Ingredients

1 bag (about 9-10 oz) Fritos corn chips
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 can (15 oz) chili beans (or kidney beans), drained
1 can (14-15 oz) mild chili without beans (optional)
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
0.5 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, diced onions, sour cream

Steps

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef and diced onion; cook 5–7 minutes until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
Stir in chili beans (and canned chili if using), chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
Arrange a generous layer of Fritos in a serving dish or plates.
Spoon the hot chili over the chips, then sprinkle shredded cheddar on top.
Add your favorite optional toppings and serve immediately.