King of the Hill Frito Pie

Frito Pie is a popular dish in the Southern United States, especially in Texas, where it is often enjoyed at football games and outdoor events.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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King of the Hill Frito Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Simmering Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 3300

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 cup Onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoon Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 can (14 oz) Crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos corn chips
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes, and kidney beans. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Spread half of the Fritos corn chips in the bottom of a baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture. Repeat the layers.
5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot, topped with sour cream and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 550kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32g50%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 3g

Protein 22g44%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.