Free Toe Pie
Get ready to indulge in a Tex-Mex-inspired delight with this hearty and crowd-pleasing Free Toe Pie! This layered dish features a base of crunchy corn chips topped with a rich and savory chili made with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes with green chiles. Fragrant spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika infuse the dish with bold, smoky flavors, while melty cheddar cheese adds creamy decadence. Finished with optional dollops of tangy sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this recipe is perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or casual entertaining. With just 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cook time, Free Toe Pie is a quick and irresistible comfort food you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bag of corn chips (like Fritos)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5–7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (including their juices) and the kidney beans. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Meanwhile, spread a layer of corn chips evenly on a serving platter or individual bowls.
Spoon the hot chili mixture over the chips, ensuring each portion is generously topped.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chili while it is still hot, allowing the cheese to melt.
Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.3 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1446 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1059 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
