Sunset Magazine’s Frito Pie

Frito Pie is a popular dish in the Southern United States, particularly 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: 14.

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Sunset Magazine’s Frito Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Simmering Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Courses: Dinner, Main Course 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: 2200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 clove Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can Canned chili beans
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 bag Fritos corn chips
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour cream
• 2 stalk Green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
3. Stir in the chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. 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 and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Let the Frito Pie rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Garnish with sour cream and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 550kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35g54%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 3g

Protein 20g40%

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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.