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Hearty Layered Chili Frito Pie

A hearty serving of chili frito pie layered with chili, melted cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
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Make this simple, comforting Chili Frito Pie casserole. It combines a rich beef chili with crunchy corn chips and melted cheese for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 (13 ounce) bag Fritos Original Corn Chips
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • For Topping: Sour cream, chopped green onions, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This is your homemade chili.
  5. Spread half of the Fritos corn chips evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Pour half of the chili mixture over the layer of corn chips. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Repeat the layers: remaining Fritos, remaining chili, and remaining cheese.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Top individual servings with sour cream, green onions, and jalapeños as desired.

Notes

  • For a portable ‘walking taco’ style, layer the chili and toppings directly into individual bags of Fritos instead of making a casserole.
  • You can substitute turkey or ground chicken for the beef to make a lighter version.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chili seasoning mix.

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