Southwest Frito Pie
A classic recipe, served in a bowl rather than a Frito bag!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups water
- One 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 4½ cups corn chips (like Fritos)
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup chopped tomatoes
- sour cream and minced fresh cilantro, optional
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium-heat until no longer pink; spoon out any accumulated fat and discard. Stir in the chili powder, flour, salt and garlic powder until blended; gradually stir in the water.
- Add the beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- To serve, divide the chips among six serving bowls. Top with the beef mixture, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 873kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 49gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1086mgPotassium: 1104mgFiber: 11gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1777IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 368mgIron: 7mg
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