Frito Pie Recipe A Tex-Mex Classic Comfort Dish
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brown the Beef & Aromatics:
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and chopped yellow onion. 🥩🧅
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. 🧄
- Simmer the Chili:
- Stir in the taco/chili seasoning packet, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili beans, and beef broth. 🍅🫘
- Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens slightly. ⏲️
- Layer Option A (Casserole Style):
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread half of the crunchy corn chips across the bottom of an 8×11-inch baking dish. 🌽
- Pour the hot chili mixture evenly over the chips.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and the remaining corn chips. 🧀
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly! ⏲️
- Layer Option B (Bowl Style – As Pictured):
- Fill individual serving bowls with a generous bed of crunchy corn chips. 🌽
- Ladle piping-hot chili directly over the chips. 🥩
- Immediately top with shredded cheddar cheese so it melts from the heat of the chili! 🧀
- Garnish & Serve:
- Crown each bowl with a dollop of cold sour cream, fresh diced tomatoes, and chopped green cilantro! 🥛🍅🌿
- Serve hot and enjoy the perfect bite of Tex-Mex comfort! 😋✨
