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FRITO PIE RECIPE



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To keep the chips from getting soggy, ladle the chili over the chips just before serving.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 15m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups corn chips
8 cups West Texas Chili
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup diced white onion
Toppings: sour cream, sliced fresh jalapeño peppers

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup corn chips into each of 8 bowls. Ladle 1 cup West Texas Chili on top of corn chips in each bowl. Sprinkle each with ¼ cup Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon diced onion. Top with desired toppings.

FRITO PIE



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Frito pie is legendary in the Southwest for being spicy, salty and cheesy fabulous. Here's my easy take on this crunchy classic. -Jan Moon, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) Frito corn chips
2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in beans; heat through., Reserve 1 cup corn chips for topping. Place remaining corn chips in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with meat mixture, enchilada sauce and cheese; top with reserved chips., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 41g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

SOUTHWEST FRITO PIE



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I got a real culture shock when we moved to New Mexico several years ago, but we grew to love the food. Now, back in South Carolina, we still crave New Mexican dishes, and this is one of my go-to favorites.-Janet Scoggins, North Augusta, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, optional
4-1/2 cups Fritos corn chips
2 cups shredded lettuce
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
6 tablespoons finely chopped onion
Optional: Sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in chili powder, flour, salt and garlic powder until blended. Gradually stir in water and, if desired, beans., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally., To serve, divide chips among 6 serving bowls. Top with beef mixture, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and onion. If desired, top with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Fat 38g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 915mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

FRITOS™ PIE CASSEROLE



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Crunchy, cheesy and made extra easy with always-on-hand staples like ground beef, onion and black beans-this weeknight casserole will have everyone asking for seconds.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 can (19 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos™ corn chips (about 5 1/2 cups)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 cup sour cream
1 cup refrigerated guacamole

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until brown; drain. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in enchilada sauce and black beans; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
  • Place 4 cups of the corn chips in single layer in baking dish. Top with 1 cup of the cheese; spoon beef mixture over cheese, then top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly. Top with remaining corn chips and the green onions. Serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

FRITOS® PIE



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Always had this growing up and loved it! Simple, fast, and cheap! Yields enough for leftovers for days!

Provided by arjones2009

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Beef Pie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
2 (15 ounce) cans ranch-style beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
¼ cup chili powder
1 cup corn chips (such as Fritos®), or to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix onion and green bell pepper into ground beef.
  • Mix tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, ranch-style beans, stewed tomatoes, and chili powder into beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until flavors have blended, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Layer corn chips and hamburger mixture into serving bowls and top with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 42.2 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1562.3 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

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