Description
Hearty walking frito pie combines savory ground beef, spicy chili, and crunchy corn chips in a portable street-food classic. Southern comfort meets convenience with this crowd-pleasing dish you can enjoy at gatherings or casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 9.25 ounces (262 grams) Fritos corn chips (original or chili cheese flavor)
- 15 ounces (425 grams) tomato sauce
- 6 ounces (170 grams) tomato paste
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1–2 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
Aromatics and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cloves small garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 0.75 cup (180 milliliters) water (or beef broth)
Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Grated cheddar cheese
- Diced red onion
- Minced jalapeno peppers
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature and thoroughly brown ground beef, incorporating minced garlic and diced onion until meat is fully cooked and onions become translucent.
- Eliminate excess grease from the skillet, then reintroduce the beef mixture to the pan.
- Integrate tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and water (or beef broth) into the skillet, mixing completely until ingredients are well combined.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to gently simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Carefully open the Fritos corn chip bag and distribute chips onto a serving plate or divide into individual portions.
- Generously ladle the prepared chili mixture over the crisp corn chips.
- Customize your walking Frito pie by garnishing with optional toppings like tangy sour cream, sharp grated cheddar cheese, crisp diced red onion, and spicy minced jalapeno peppers.
- Serve immediately while chips remain crunchy and chili maintains its warm temperature.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Consider substituting ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter protein option that still maintains robust flavor.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder and adding fresh jalapeños or hot sauce according to personal spice preferences.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and ensure smooth, quick meal assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg