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A bowl of chili inspired by a classic Frito Pie recipe, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and chopped white onions. The vibrant ingredients are arranged on top in a white bowl.
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Frito Pie Recipe

Frito Pie is an easy recipe that's delicious, and perfect for a throw together!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frito pie
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

  • 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

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!

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Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1702mg | Potassium: 877mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2870IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 8mg