This Is How You Make 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 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 12.

Print Recipe

Easy

This Is How You Make Frito Pie

Cooking Method: Assembling, Baking Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Snack Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Fritos Corn Chips
• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Canned Tomato Sauce
• 1 cup Canned Kidney Beans
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour Cream
• 2 sliced Green Onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and cooked through.
3. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
4. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, tomato sauce, and kidney beans to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
5. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread half of the Fritos corn chips evenly on the bottom.
7. Pour the beef mixture over the chips, spreading it out evenly.
8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
9. Top with the remaining Fritos corn chips.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
12. Serve hot, topped with sour cream and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

---

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