Oven-Baked Beef & Chili Frito Pie Delight

Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans, undrained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilis
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 cups Fritos corn chips
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Stir frequently to break up any clumps.

3. Sauté the Onion: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, approximately 3-5 minutes.

4. Season the Mixture: Add chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir to evenly coat the beef and onion mixture.

5. Mix in Beans & Tomatoes: Pour the chili beans and diced tomatoes with green chilis into the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

6. Simmer: Lower the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

7. Layer the Pie: In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread half of the Fritos corn chips evenly across the bottom. Pour the beef mixture over the chips, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the beef mixture.

8. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.

9. Add Toppings & Serve: Carefully remove from the oven. Top with the remaining Fritos, spreading them evenly, and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. Garnish: Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and dollops of sour cream. Serve warm and enjoy!

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Frito Pie, Oven-Baked Dinner, Beef Chili, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Recipe, Family Meal, Ground Beef Recipe, Corn Chips, Tex-Mex, Cheesy

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2200 calories

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