Name: Frito Pie in a Bag (Standard)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 1 Can diced tomatoes; 1 Can kidney beans-drained and rinsed; 1 Chili powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 Small onion-diced; 4 Individual bags Fritos corn chips

Recipe tier

The quintessential Texas comfort food: chili, cheese, and onions served right in a bag of Fritos! This version uses readily available ingredients for a quick and easy meal.

Total 20 min

Serves 4

Steps 5

Ingredients 12

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Chili
1 lb 450 g Ground beef
1 240 mL Can diced tomatoes
1 400 g Can kidney beans-drained and rinsed
1 15 mL Chili powder
1 tsp 5 mL Cumin
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Toppings
2 cups 240 g Shredded cheddar cheese
75 g Small onion-diced
Base
4 85 g Individual bags Fritos corn chips

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large skillet, brown the Ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Open each bag of Fritos lengthwise. Carefully pour about of the Chili into each bag.
Top each bag with about cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of diced onion.
Serve immediately and enjoy!