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Frito Pie Chili
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Frito Pie Chili

15 ingredients 10 steps 8 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

921
Calories
43g
Protein
31g
Fat
116g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Beef 100g cooked 250
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 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 Tbsp (30 ml ) vegetable oil
  • 2 cups (475 ml) chopped onions
  • Salt
  • Cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds (900 g ) beef bottom round , cut into ½- inch (13 mm ) cubes
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) chili powder
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin
  • Crushed red chile peppers
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) dried oregano
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) chopped garlic
  • 3 cups (710 ml) crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup (120 ml) tomato paste
  • 2 cups (475 ml) beef stock
  • 1½ Tbsp (22 ml) masa
  • 1½ Tbsp (22 ml) flour

Directions

1

In a large saucepan , heat the vegetable oil.

2

When the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt.

3

Season with salt and cayenne.

4

Stir in the beef, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for 5 to 6 minutes.

5

Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock.

6

Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer . Simmer the liquid, uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until the beef is tender. Skim off the fat occasionally.

7

Mix the masa and flour together with a little liquid from the stock pot.

8

Slowly stir in the masa slurry and continue to cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9

Adjust salt, cayenne and other spices as needed.

10

Keep warm until ready to use or serve.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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