Frito Pie
Submitted by Rich Williams (‘62)![Image](https://mendelchs.org/library/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/09/jdrez_a_photo_for_a_recipe_for_Frito_Pie_1e16f0c8-fbd2-402a-9b5b-070602965c22.png)
Ingredients:
Chili:
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1/4 cup water
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 cup chili beans
Toppings:
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1/4 cup diced onion, or as needed
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1/4 cup sliced jalapeno, or to taste
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1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, or as needed
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1 (9.25 ounce) bag corn chips, such as Fritos® Scoops!®
Cooking Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in water, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir in beans; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
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Divide corn chips into 4 bowls, top with the chili mix, then sprinkle with diced onions, jalapeño slices, and Cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.