What are some other dishes that are similar to Frito pie?

A popular dish similar to Frito pie is chili cheese fries . It consists of fries topped with chili and melted cheese, often including jalapenos, onions, and sour cream as toppings. Another dish similar to Frito Pie is nachos. This Tex-Mex classic consists of chips loaded up with melted cheese and other toppings of your choice, such as meat, jalapenos, tomatoes, beans, and salsa.

Can I use a can of chili instead of making it homemade?

Yes, you can use a can of chili for your Frito pie. But making the chili yourself will taste fresher and give you more control over the flavors.

How do I store leftovers of Frito pie?

It’s better to eat Frito pie right after being made, but you can store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to a week.

Frito Pie

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Super delicious and flavor-filled frito pie. Tender and flavorful chili cooked to perfection and filled with Mexican flavors topped up with crunchy frito corn chips and melted cheese.

Author: LINDSAY DELK
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Main meals
Cuisine: Tex Mex

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
1 white onion
1 red bell pepper (small)
1 green bell pepper (small)
2 cups cooked pinto beans /black beans
2 cups canned tomato puree (not from concentrate)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 garlic cloves
2 cups shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese
2 cups frito corn chips

Toppings:

spring onion
avocado
cilantro
sour cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 395F.
Dice the onion and peppers thinly. Mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
In a big pan add some of the olive oil and add the diced onion and the minced garlic to it. Season with a bit of salt and let cook until golden and fragrant.
Add the peppers to the pan and cook for additional 5 minutes.
Add the ground meat to the pan and season it with salt and taco spices. Cook until browned, making sure to break any possible lumps it might form.
Add the tomato and the beans to the pan and mix well. Let cook for 15 minutes on low.
Add the cooked chili to the baking dish or sheet pan and spread it evenly.
Cover with a layer of frito corn chips and another one of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Bake in the oven until the cheese has melted (10 minutes)
Serve with the toppings of your choice.

Notes

This dish is perfect to bring to potlucks and family gatherings. Is very easy to make and can feel easily a lot of people.

It’s better to eat right after being made, but leftovers are good for a week in the fridge in sealed containers.

Find it online: https://livelytable.com/frito-pie/