Frito Pie in the Bag
Experience the ultimate in comfort food with this playful and portable "Frito Pie in the Bag"! Perfect for casual gatherings, game-day feasts, or an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe combines crunchy snack-sized bags of Fritos with a rich, hearty homemade chili made from spiced ground beef, beans, and diced tomatoes. Topped with melty cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and more, this dish transforms a humble chip bag into a customizable flavor powerhouse. With just 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, this crowd-pleasing meal is as quick as it is fun to eat—no plates required! Whether you’re looking for a novelty meal or a nostalgic treat, "walking tacos" like this Frito Pie are guaranteed to hit the spot.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 bags Snack-sized bags of Fritos
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 14-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can Canned kidney beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream (optional)
- 0.5 cups Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 0.25 cups Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 0.5 cups Diced tomatoes (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are softened, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef and onions evenly with the seasonings.
Add the diced tomatoes (including their juices) and kidney beans to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.
While the chili is simmering, prepare your toppings: shred the cheese, slice jalapeños, chop cilantro, and dice fresh tomatoes, if using.
Carefully open each snack-sized bag of Fritos by cutting along the long side of the bag to create an opening.
Spoon a generous amount of the warm chili into each bag over the Fritos.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and diced tomatoes as desired.
Serve immediately with a fork for a fun and portable meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.7 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.7 g | 464% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 571 mg | 190% | |
| Sodium | 6612 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.1 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.7 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 176.9 g | 354% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2141 mg | 165% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 4373 mg | 93% | |
*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.
