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Frito Pie
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Frito Pie

17 ingredients 15 min + 2 hr 30 min 8 to 10 servings openrecipes
Frito Pie

The famous Frito Pie - a generous serving of chili topped with Fritos corn chips and shredded cheddar cheese, then baked until melted and bubbling.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

676
Calories
40g
Protein
40g
Fat
41g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Corn Chip 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Red Kidney Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • :
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef (85-90% lean)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree
  • :
  • 1 (10.25-ounce) bag Fritos corn chips
  • 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

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By browneyedbaker · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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