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Frito Pie Recipe
Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites
Frito Pie is an easy recipe that's delicious, and perfect for a throw together!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 396 kcal
Ingredients
  
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 3 jalapeños chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes or a full diced tomato
  • 2 cups beef broth
Recipe Instructions
 
  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and jalapeños, cooking and stirring frequently until the onions become translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef to the pot along with the salt and black pepper. Break the beef apart while cooking, leaving some larger chunks intact. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, approximately 8 minutes. Drain off excess grease if necessary.
  • Stir in the chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, and ground coriander, combining thoroughly. Cook for another minute to enhance the spices.
  • Mix in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low. Allow the chili to cook for at least 30 minutes (up to 1 hour), stirring occasionally until it thickens.
  • The chili is ready once the liquid has reduced, achieving a rich, thick consistency.
Tie It All Together
  • Add your fritos to a bowl.
  • Now top with chili, shredded cheese, diced onions, and chopped jalapenos. You can also add sour cream, salsa, and whatever other toppings you want!
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 24gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1702mgPotassium: 877mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2870IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 8mg
Keyword frito pie
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