Name: Walking Chili Frito Pie (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 1 Onion-chopped; 1 tbsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 (15 oz) can Diced tomatoes-undrained; 1 (15 oz) can Kidney beans-drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup Water; 1 bag Fritos corn chips; 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup Sour cream; 1/4 cup Chopped onions

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A quick and easy, handheld version of chili pie, perfect for casual gatherings or a fun weeknight meal. This version uses readily available ingredients and focuses on convenience.

Total 30 min

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 13

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Chili
1 lb 450 g Ground beef
1 240 mL Onion-chopped
1 tbsp 15 mL Chili powder
1 tsp 5 mL Cumin
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper
1 (15 oz) can 425 g Diced tomatoes-undrained
1 (15 oz) can 425 g Kidney beans-drained and rinsed
cup 120 mL Water
Toppings
1 bag 227 g Fritos corn chips
1 cup 240 mL Shredded cheddar cheese
cup 120 mL Sour cream
cup 60 mL Chopped onions

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 Onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the Chili powder, Cumin, Garlic powder, and Cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
Add the Diced tomatoes, Kidney beans, and Water to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Open a bag of Fritos corn chips lengthwise. Spoon a generous amount of Chili into the bag.
Top with Shredded cheddar cheese, Sour cream, and Chopped onions.
Eat directly from the bag with a fork.