Simply the Best Easiest Frito Chili Pie
Get ready to dig into the ultimate comfort food with "Simply the Best Easiest Frito Chili Pie"! This quick and satisfying recipe combines the bold flavors of seasoned ground beef, hearty chili beans, and zesty tomatoes with green chilies, all layered over crunchy Fritos for the perfect balance of texture and taste. Topped with a generous sprinkle of gooey melted cheddar cheese and optional garnishes like tangy sour cream and fresh green onions, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for weeknight dinners, game day feasts, or potluck gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Frito Chili Pie is a no-fuss, one-skillet recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious. Keywords: Frito Chili Pie, easy chili recipe, quick comfort food, weeknight dinner, game day recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounces canned chili beans with sauce
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the canned chili beans (with their sauce), diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Simmer the chili mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
To assemble: In a large serving dish or on individual plates, layer 1 1/2 cups of Fritos per serving. Spoon the hot chili mixture over the chips.
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chili. The heat of the chili should melt the cheese slightly.
Garnish with sour cream and sliced green onions, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Frito Chili Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 266.9 g | 342% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.2 g | 521% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 623 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 6919 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.9 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.0 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 177.3 g | 355% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2385 mg | 183% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 3294 mg | 70% | |
*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.
