Description
This Frito Chili Pie Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish combining seasoned ground beef chili with crunchy Fritos, topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh toppings like sour cream, jalapeno slices, and chopped vegetables. Perfect for a family meal or game day, it’s easy to prepare and packed with robust southwestern flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (9.25 ounce) package Fritos original corn chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Pickled jalapeno slices
- Cherry tomatoes, chopped
- White onion, chopped
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped white onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the lean ground beef to the pot. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces, until browned well.
- Stir in chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, ground cumin, and kosher salt until all ingredients are well combined.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and drained kidney beans, stir thoroughly to combine, then remove the pot from heat.
- Set the oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread the Fritos evenly in the prepared casserole dish. Spoon the chili mixture evenly over the Fritos. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chili layer.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheddar cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole set for a few minutes after baking. Top with dollops of sour cream, pickled jalapeno slices, chopped cherry tomatoes, chopped white onion, and chopped green onions. Alternatively, serve as is and allow everyone to add their preferred toppings individually.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Frito Chili Pie Casserole