Frito Pie

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Frito pie is a standby appetizer that is perfect for football season, and can be customized by swapping ingredients.

By TheDailyGourmet
Published on August 15, 2023
white bowl of corn chips topped with chili, shredded cheese, onion, and jalapeno
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Chili:

  • 1/2 pound ground beef

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 cup chili beans

Toppings:

  • 1/4 cup diced onion, or as needed

  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeno, or to taste

  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, or as needed

  • 1 (9.25 ounce) bag corn chips, such as Fritos® Scoops!®

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in water, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir in beans; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

  2. Divide corn chips into 4 bowls, top with the chili mix, then sprinkle with diced onions, jalapeño slices, and Cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

762 Calories
51g Fat
44g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 762
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g 65%
Saturated Fat 18g 88%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 919mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 35g 69%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 527mg 41%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 547mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.