Frito Pie

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 8 -10 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 -4 tablespoons new mexico chile powder
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 (12 ounce) bags Fritos corn chips
  • 1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (I prefer sharp)
  • 1 large white onion, chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; add ground beef and garlic; cook until there is no pink, using a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the meat.
  2. 2
    Drain the meat and place in the slow cooker.
  3. 3
    Add the ground chile, cumin, tomatoes with juice, and pinto beans; stir well to combine.
  4. 4
    Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.
  5. 5
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6
    To serve, place a handful of Fritos on a dinner plate.
  7. 7
    Top with a ladleful of chili and come shredded cheese.
  8. 8
    Garnish with chopped onion, if desired.

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