Classic Texan Frito Pie
Ingredients
Chili
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
- 1/2 c beef broth
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 large gloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- Salt & Black pepper to taste
- 1 (15 oz) cans beans, drained (optional)
Frito Pie
- 4 cups of Fritos
- 4 cups of chili
Garnish
- shredded cheese, onion, sour cream, jalapenos, etc. (whatever you like!)
How’s this for a fun Halloween tradition…that’s totally Texan? A ‘Goodtaste’ viewer started this tradition many years ago. The family makes a big batch of chili for Frito Pie…to have before the kids head out for trick-or-treating. It’s great for the little ‘goblins’ and ‘ghouls’…and mom & dad too! Make the chili ahead of time, and have all the other ingredients ready, so everyone can get the ‘Frito-to-chili’ ratio that’s perfect for them. Use your own chili recipe if you’d like. Enjoy…and Happy Halloween!
Chili Instructions:
Brown ground beef, seasoned with salt & freshly ground black pepper in a large pot. Stir occasionally, until browned and drain excess fat. Over medium heat, add onions & garlic and saute, stirring occasionally until softened. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, Rotel, tomato paste and beef broth. Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, or longer (add beef broth if needed). If desired, add drained beans and allow to simmer for another 10-15 minutes. Season with salt & pepper as desired.
Assemble:
Of course, Frito Pie is simple to make: place the Fritos in a bowl, top with chili and cheese and any other toppings you like. Or, if you’re a true Texan, you can use the small-individual bags of Fritos, open them up and just add the chili and toppings right in the bag!
Serves 4
One Response to Classic Texan Frito Pie
We do the same thing!! Frito Pie + Halloweeen starts the Fall Holiday season for us! It is great to share with the neighbors and the kids can “grab and go”!!!