Southwest Frito Pie

Name: Southwest Frito Pie
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef (90% lean); 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups water; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (optional); 4 1/2 cups corn chips; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup chopped tomato; 6 tablespoons finely chopped onions; sour cream and minced fresh cilantro (optional)

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
4 1/2 cups corn chips
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped tomato
6 tablespoons finely chopped onions
sour cream and minced fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

1

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili powder, flour, salt and garlic powder until blended; gradually stir in water.
2

Add the beans, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
3

To serve, divide chips among six serving bowls. Top with beef mixture, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and onion; garnish with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.