Description
This Crock Pot Frito Pie is a delicious Tex-Mex inspired dish that combines savory chili with crunchy Fritos corn chips and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a game day gathering, this easy recipe is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chili:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can chili beans, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups Fritos corn chips, plus more for serving
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream, chopped green onions, and jalapeños for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer beef mixture to the crock pot. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices. Cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Add Fritos and Cheese: Before serving, stir in Fritos and cheddar cheese. Let melt. Serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For extra texture, add black beans or corn.
- Keep Fritos separate until serving to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
