Frito Pie

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 8 -10 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 -4 tablespoons new mexico chile powder
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 (12 ounce) bags fritos corn chips
• 1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (i prefer sharp)
• 1 large onion, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; add ground beef and garlic; cook until there is no pink, using a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the meat.
• 2 drain the meat and place in the slow cooker.
• 3 add the ground chile, cumin, tomatoes with juice, and pinto beans; stir well to combine.
• 4 cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
• 5 season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 to serve, place a handful of fritos on a dinner plate.
• 7 top with a ladleful of chili and come shredded cheese.
• 8 garnish with chopped onion, if desired.