FRITO PIE: Easy and Delicious Recipe with Homemade Chili
If you've never had Frito Pie before, you're in for a treat. Frito Pie isn't an actual pie, it's a bowl full, or a bag full, of yumminess: a bed of crispy corn chips, followed by a ladle full of hot chili (beans optional), and then it's sprinkled with a generous helping of cheese. Mix it all together and the corn chips soak up the chili, the cheese melts, and you're left with a delicious combination of flavors that were just meant for each other. Growing up in southern New Mexico, Frito Pie was something that was made for school fundraisers and you always hoped your parents would give you enough money to buy one. And it's a taste you never outgrow. If you're pressed for time, you can buy chili in a can and throw this all together in just a few minutes. But if you're up for making some homemade chile, read on for the recipe I used in this video.
Frito Pie
For the Chili
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
approx. 1/4 cup red chile powder (amount will depend on how spicy your chile is and how much heat you can handle. Always start with less. You can always add more as you go.)
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. Mexican oregano (preferably crushed)
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 cups beef broth
OPTIONAL:
2-3 cups cooked pinto beans, drained
flour or corn starch for thickening (add in a 1/2 tsp. at a time)
Place enough cooking oil to coat the bottom of a large saucepan and place on stove burner over medium high heat. Fry ground beef and onion in it, until meat is well done and onion becomes translucent. Add in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and cinnamon and mix well. Let cook for 1-2 minutes and then add beef broth. Stir and let it come to a boil. If adding beans, drain and add them at this point. Reduce heat and let it continue to simmer approximately 20 minutes.
* If chili is not thick enough, you can add flour or corn starch until you achieve desired consistency. If chili is too thick, you can add more beef broth or water.
For Frito Pie:
Fritos corn chips
shredded cheddar cheese
diced onion
sour cream
Place bed of corn chips on bottom of bowl. Ladle hot chili on top, followed by a generous helping of shredded cheese. Garnish with diced onion and a dollop of sour cream and enjoy!
Thanks so much for checking out this video. If you liked it, give it a Thumbs Up and Subscribe to this channel, if you haven't already. You can also follow me on Instagram at or on Facebook at
*All music in this video used with rights from Storyblocks.
CHILI PIE RECIPE WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING Simple Easy Delicious Dinner
Chili Pie with Cornbread topping is so simple and easy to put together and very delicious using your chili spices. What a great dinner idea that will warm you up from the inside out.
If you are new to my channel make sure to SUBSCRIBE to see lots of delicious recipes come to life in my videos.
Click below for more dinner ideas in my playlist of videos:
*To purchase my cookbook, click link below.
For this recipe and more go to:
Below are some of the items I like cooking with. If you purchase through the links below these or any item from Amazon, it helps my channel out at no extra cost to you. Thank you.
Kitchen Chopper & Grater
Offset Spatulas
Pioneer Woman nesting Bowl set
Meat chopper
Bamboo Spurtle
Induction Burner
Cast Iron Enamel Dutch Oven
Meat and Cheese Board (Charcuterie)
Appetizer Spoons & Forks
10 inch cast iron skillet
***Follow me on Social Media
Instagram @
Facebook @
Twitter @
YouTube @
Pinterest @
#chilipierecipe #chilipiewithcornbread #catherinesplates
For Business Inquiries please contact me at catherinesplatesed@gmail.com
Write to me at:
Catherine’s Plate
22720 Morton Ranch Road, Suite 160, Box 340
Katy, Texas 77449
Easy Chili Cheese Frito Pie Recipe
Mmm. I'm making lunch and it's so, so good. If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that will please the entire family, this chili cheese Frito pie is a great option.
Chili Cheese Fritos Affiliate Link -
Be sure to visit Tony's channel -
You can email me at: agirlbeingfrugal@gmail.com
You can write to me at:
A Girl Being Frugal
P.O. Box 2111
Bryson City, NC 28713
Social Media and Website:
Instagram:
Twitter:
Facebook:
Pinterest:
Website
Affiliate Programs Disclaimer:
This vlog uses affiliate programs and links may be used to generate income to support the site.
Copyright Disclaimer:
Any unauthorized use of content in this video, broadcasting, copying or re-recording will constitute infringement of copyright