Frito Pie Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Frito Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 8 -10 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 -4 tablespoons new mexico chile powder; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained; 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 (12 ounce) bags Fritos corn chips; 1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (I prefer sharp); 1 large white onion, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
8 -10 garlic cloves, chopped
2 -4 tablespoons new mexico chile powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained
2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 (12 ounce) bags Fritos corn chips
1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (I prefer sharp)
1 large white onion, chopped (optional)

1
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; add ground beef and garlic; cook until there is no pink, using a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the meat.
2
Drain the meat and place in the slow cooker.
3
Add the ground chile, cumin, tomatoes with juice, and pinto beans; stir well to combine.
4
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
To serve, place a handful of Fritos on a dinner plate.
7
Top with a ladleful of chili and come shredded cheese.
8
Garnish with chopped onion, if desired.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 8 -10 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 -4 tablespoons new mexico chile powder, 4 teaspoons ground cumin, 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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