Frito Pie (Chili and Cheese over Corn Chips)

Name: Frito Pie (Chili and Cheese over Corn Chips)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 450 g ground beef; 1 small onion (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 can (400g diced tomatoes); 1 can (400g kidney beans, drained and rinsed); 1 tablespoon chilli powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; Salt and black pepper (to taste); 125 ml beef stock or water; 200 g Fritos or similar corn chips; 150 g shredded cheddar cheese; 2 spring onions (thinly sliced); Sour cream (for serving (optional)); Pickled jalapeños (for garnish (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

A beloved comfort food from the American Southwest featuring savoury beef chilli layered over crisp corn chips and topped with bubbling cheddar cheese. Perfect for a casual, flavour packed meal.

Updated at: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:43:09 GMT