Best Frito Pie
Frito Pie is most fun way to eat dinner.
Author: Delish/Photo credit to delish.com
Ingredients
- FOR CHILI:
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, chopped and divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1½ tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (4-oz.) can green chili
- FOR SERVING:
- 6 (1-oz) bags Fritos
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 2 c. shredded Cheddar
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add half onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more, then add tomato paste, stirring to combine. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain fat and return to heat.
- Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and season generously with salt and pepper. Pour in crushed tomatoes, pinto beans, and green chili and bring chili to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Build Frito pie: open bag(s) and ladle in chili. Top with cheddar, remaining chopped white onions, jalapeños, and sour cream if using.
