Frito Pie Recipe A Tex-Mex Classic Comfort Dish

🛒 Ingredients

For the Beef & Chili Base:

• 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey) 🥩
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 🧅
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning or chili seasoning 🌿
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Ro-Tel) 🍅
• 1 can (15 oz) chili beans or pinto beans (with sauce) 🫘
• ½ cup beef broth or water 🥣

For the Frito Base & Toppings:

• 1 large bag (9.25 oz) Fritos corn chips (or crunch corn chips) 🌽
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded 🧀
• ½ cup sour cream 🥛
• 2 large fresh tomatoes, diced 🍅
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 🌿
• (Optional Add-Ins): Sliced jalapeños, green onions, or sliced black olives 🌶️