Frito Pie Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Frito Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. ground meat; 2 cloves or buds garlic, minced; 1 2/3 c. hot water; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 can tomato sauce; 1 (29 cent) pkg. regular size Fritos; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 c. grated sharp cheese; 2 Tbsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. chili powder

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. ground meat
2 cloves or buds garlic, minced
1 2/3 c. hot water
2 Tbsp. flour
1 can tomato sauce
1 (29 cent) pkg. regular size Fritos
1 large onion, chopped
1 c. grated sharp cheese
2 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. chili powder

1
Brown hamburger (ground meat) and onion in small amount of fat.
2
Add flour, then water and tomato sauce.
3
Season with chili powder, salt and garlic.
4
Cover and let simmer at least 30 minutes.
5
(If too thick, add a little more water.)
6
When this is done, arrange 1/2 package of Fritos in a baking dish.
7
Sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese over the layer of Fritos, then add cooked chili. Arrange the rest of the Fritos on top of the chili, then add remaining cheese.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes.

299

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. ground meat, 2 cloves or buds garlic, minced, 1 2/3 c. hot water, 2 Tbsp. flour, and more.

Yes, Frito Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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