The ultimate frito pie
A frito pie with meat, beans and the classic chili sauce, cheese and corn chips.
Ingredients
1 pound beef (extra lean ground beef)
1 package seasoning (chili seasoning)
1 can tomato (diced, 15 oz can)
1 can beans (rinsed and drained, red kidney beans, 15 oz can)
1 package corn chips (large bag, 7 oz)
1 cup cheese (shredded, Monterrey Jack cheese)
1⁄2 cup sour cream
Instructions
Brown ground beef, drain as usual and return to pan. Add chili seasoning, tomatoes, and kidney beans stirring well. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Yield
4 servings
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Notes
This recipe is delicious but high in fat and salt.Do not make frito pies every day.
Kids can help to lay the meat and bean mix on top of the corn chips.
Source
Frito pie is a popular dish in the Southwestern United States. Often the beef chili and other toppings are ladled on top of the corn chips in the open bag.
Favorite Southern recipes for kids.