Frito Pie

Frito Pie

Chili:

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef

1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)

1/2 c beef broth

1/2 medium onion, diced

2 large gloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp ancho chili powder

1 Tbsp cumin

2 tsp oregano

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cocoa powder

1 Tbsp tomato paste

Salt & Black pepper to taste

1 (15 oz) cans beans, drained (optional)

Frito Pie:

4 cups of Fritos

4 cups of chili

Garnish as desired: shredded cheese, onion, sour cream, jalapenos, etc.

To make chili: In a large dutch oven, add ground beef. Season with salt & freshly ground black pepper. Stir occasionally, until browned (drain excess fat if desired). Over medium heat, add onions & garlic and saute, stirring occasionally until softened and aromatic. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, Rotel, cocoa powder, tomato paste and beef broth. Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, or longer (add beef broth if needed). If desired, add drained beans and allow to simmer for another 10-15 minutes. Season with salt & pepper as desired.

For Frito Pie: For each frito pie, spoon one cup of chili over one cup of Fritos. Garnish as desired — we like shredded cheddar & diced onions.