Frito Pie

Submitted by Rich Williams (‘62)
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Ingredients:

Chili:
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup chili beans
Toppings:
  • 1/4 cup diced onion, or as needed
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeno, or to taste
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, or as needed
  • 1 (9.25 ounce) bag corn chips, such as Fritos® Scoops!®

Cooking Instructions:

  1. 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.
  2. Divide corn chips into 4 bowls, top with the chili mix, then sprinkle with diced onions, jalapeño slices, and Cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.