Frito Chili Pie

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 lb. ground chuck

3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

1 12- to 4-oz. can tomato sauce

1 10-oz. can Ro-tel diced tomatoes and chilies

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground oregano

1 tbsp. ground cumin

2 tbsp. chili powder, plus more to taste

1 14-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 14-oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 c. masa (corn flour) or regular corn meal

1/2 c. warm water

Individual bags of Fritos

Grated sharp cheddar cheese

Diced red onion (optional)

Directions

In a pot, brown the ground chuck with the garlic over medium-high heat. Add the tomato sauce, Ro-tel, salt, oregano, cumin, and chili powder. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Add the beans; stir to combine. Cover and simmer for another 20 minutes.

Mix the masa with the warm water, then add to the chili. Stir to combine and simmer for a final 10 to 15 minutes.

To serve, slice the Frito bags open lengthwise. Pile in chili and cheese, and diced onion, if using. Serve immediately with plastic forks. A crowd-pleaser!