Music Parents Famous Frito Pie
Get ready to dig into a crowd-pleasing classic with "Music Parents Famous Frito Pie," a comforting and crunchy dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or game day gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe combines seasoned ground beef, aromatic onions and garlic, and the bold flavors of chili powder and cumin for a hearty chili base featuring diced tomatoes with green chilies and saucy chili beans. Served over a bed of crispy Frito corn chips, it's topped with shredded cheddar cheese that melts into the warm chili, then finished with tangy sour cream, fresh green onions, and optional cilantro for a burst of freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Tex-Mex-inspired favorite is a deliciously cheesy and satisfying meal the whole family will love. Tags: Frito pie recipe, easy Tex-Mex dinners, family-friendly meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 14.5 oz can Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 15 oz can Canned chili beans (undrained)
- 10 oz (1 bag) Frito corn chips
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies and the chili beans (with their liquid) to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to develop.
While the chili mixture is simmering, prepare your serving area. Open the bag of Frito corn chips and divide them evenly between individual serving bowls or plates.
Once the chili is ready, ladle a generous scoop over the top of the corn chips in each bowl.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hot chili, allowing it to melt slightly.
Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this comforting, crunchy, and cheesy dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3993 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 279.3 g | 358% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.1 g | 556% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 601 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 7572 mg | 329% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 165.2 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2190 mg | 168% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2635 mg | 56% | |
*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.
