Best frito chili pie recipe: 59 photos
FAQ
What's the Best Canned Chili for Frito Pie? In my opinion, I think Wolf Brand Chili with chunks of Angus Beef and No Beans is the best chili for this Frito pie. I picked up a pack of this chili at Costco. However, any canned chili without beans will work just fine.
If you aren't familiar with Frito Pie, it's a popular dish in the Midwest and southern states and consists of chili, cheese, and corn chip (aka Fritos).
Frito pie is a dish popular in the Midwestern, Southeastern, and Southwestern United States, whose basic ingredients are chili, cheese, and corn chips (traditionally Fritos, hence the name).
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef.
- 1 medium onion, chopped.
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
- 1 package (9-1/4 ounces) Frito corn chips.
- 2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce.
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
- Thinly sliced green onions, optional.
Adding fresh ingredients — like diced onions, cilantro, and jalapenos — will take any canned chili to another level, Dunleavy said. The fresh burst of flavor will brighten and elevate the chili while also adding great texture and crunch.