Sandy’s Frito Pie

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

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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Sandy’s Frito Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Courses: Dinner, Lunch, 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: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can Canned kidney beans
• 1 bag Fritos corn chips
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour cream
• 2 stalks Green onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Spread half of the Fritos corn chips in the bottom of a baking dish.
6. Pour the beef mixture over the chips.
7. Top with the remaining Fritos corn chips and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
10. Serve hot, topped with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.