Frito Pie

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Frito Pie starts with seasoned ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, and cozy spices simmered into thick chili. It’s topped with melted cheese and crunchy Fritos for easy comfort food ready in under an hour. A hearty family favorite for game day or weeknights.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword chili, beef chili, ground beef recipe,, easy ground beef dinner, frito pie, one pan meal, skillet dinner

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 476kcal

Author Maike Corbett

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground beef 80/20
1 cup yellow onion diced
1 tablespoon garlic minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 10-ounce can chili beans or ranch-style beans
1 cup lager beer I used Modelo
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup Pepper Jack cheese shredded
1 9-ounce bag Fritos or an corn chips

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute to bring out the flavor of the spices.
Add the Rotel tomatoes, tomato paste, chili beans, and beer. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens and deepens in color.
While the chili simmers, preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Sprinkle the cheddar and pepper jack evenly over the chili.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges.
Remove from the oven and top with plenty of Fritos. Serve warm with green onions, jalapeños, sour cream, or avocado.

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