Frito Pie
with lettuce / tomatoes / cheddar
Happy Pi Day! A warm, saucy bowl of Frito Pie pairs perfectly with chilly nights, math homework, or whatever you've got going on. Crispy corn chips and some fresh toppings make this quick-cooking dish an enduring favorite - a constant, you might say.
Ingredients
- Chili powder - 2 Tbsp
- Cumin, ground - 1 Tbsp
- Oregano - 1 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
- Cheese, cheddar - 6 oz , shredded (look for pre-shredded to save time; sub Mexican blend)
- Onions, medium white or red - 1/2 + 1/2 , chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves , chopped
- Chipotle peppers - 1 , chopped (usually found canned in adobo sauce, sub green chilis or jalapenos)
- Chili seasoning (ingredients listed separately) - 2 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp
- Beef, ground - 1 lb
- Lettuce, romaine - 1 heart , chopped
- Tomatoes, medium - 1 , chopped
- Cilantro (opt) - 2 Tbsp , chopped
- Beans, kidney (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can , drained and rinsed
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Tomatoes, crushed (28 oz / 794 g) - 1 can
- Fritos - 4 oz , for serving (sub tortilla chips)
- Hot sauce (opt) - for serving
Prep
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Make Chili seasoning - Combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Store in an airtight container. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Cheese / Onions / Garlic / Chipotle peppers - Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Season beef - Add first portion of chili seasoning to ground beef and stir with a fork until thoroughly combined. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
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Beans - Drain and rinse.
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Make
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Place a Dutch oven with cooking oil over medium heat. Add beef, first portion of onions, and garlic to heated oil. Saute the beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.
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Add crushed tomatoes, chipotle peppers, beans, and second portion of chili seasoning to the beef and stir to combine. Bring to simmer. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to come together. Taste and season with some salt and pepper, if needed.
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Set out cheese, second portion of onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro (if using).
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Divide Fritos among serving bowls and top with chili. Let everyone add their choice of toppings to their bowls and serve with hot sauce (if using). Enjoy!
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