New York Frito Pie

1. 1

   Make crust by adding corn chips to the bowl of a food processor and pulsing a couple of times to break them up slightly.

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   Add flour and salt and pulse another couple of times.

3. 3

   Add butter and pulse just until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   With food processor running, slowly pour in ice water until a dough ball forms.

5. 5

   Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

7. 7

   Roll out crust to about a 12 circle and drape into a 10 tart pan with a removable bottom.

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   Roll rolling pin over edges to trim off excess dough.

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   Prick bottom several times with a fork and bake for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    To make the filling, brown ground beef in a large skillet along with onion, garlic powder, and seasoning.

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    Stir in tomato sauce, beans and cilantro and season to taste.

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    Spoon chili into par-baked tart shell and top with cheese.

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    Return to oven for an additional 20 minutes.

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