Frito Pie recipe
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: ~30 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 hearty servings
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Hearty Beef Chili:
- 1 lb Lean ground beef (or ground turkey) 🥩
- ½ Medium yellow onion, finely diced 🧅
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 packet (1 oz) Taco seasoning mix OR chili seasoning 🌮
- 1 can (15 oz) Tomato sauce 🥫
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes (with or without green chilies) 🍅
- 1 can (15 oz) Kidney beans or pinto beans (drained and rinsed, optional) 🫘
- ½ cup Beef broth or water 🥣
The Foundation & Toppings:
- 1 large bag (approx. 9 oz) Fritos Original Corn Chips (or individual lunch-size bags for “Walking Tacos”) 🍟
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded 🧀
- ½ cup Sour cream 🥛
- 3 Green onions, thinly sliced 🥬
- Optional kicks: Pickled jalapeño slices, diced tomatoes, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice! 🌶️🍋
