Frito Pie

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 14½ oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz canned kidney beans
• ½ cup beef broth
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 9 oz Fritos corn chips
• 1½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions (optional)
• ½ cup sour cream (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Drain and rinse kidney beans.
2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
3. Add chopped yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in diced tomatoes (undrained), kidney beans, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing chili to thicken.
6. Spread Fritos corn chips evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the chili mixture over the chips.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chili. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and a dollop of sour cream, if desired, before serving.