Santa Fe Frito Pie Recipes

FRITO PIE

Frito pie is legendary in the Southwest for being spicy, salty and cheesy fabulous. Here's my easy take on this crunchy classic. -Jan Moon, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Frito Pie image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in beans; heat through., Reserve 1 cup corn chips for topping. Place remaining corn chips in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with meat mixture, enchilada sauce and cheese; top with reserved chips., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 41g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

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

SOUTHWEST FRITO PIE

I got a real culture shock when we moved to New Mexico several years ago, but we grew to love the food. Now, back in South Carolina, we still crave New Mexican dishes, and this is one of my go-to favorites.-Janet Scoggins, North Augusta, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Southwest Frito Pie image

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in chili powder, flour, salt and garlic powder until blended. Gradually stir in water and, if desired, beans., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally., To serve, divide chips among 6 serving bowls. Top with beef mixture, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and onion. If desired, top with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Fat 38g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 915mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, optional
4-1/2 cups Fritos corn chips
2 cups shredded lettuce
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
6 tablespoons finely chopped onion
Optional: Sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

WOOLWORTHS FRITO PIE

We love this recipe at my house...but I've never had the original "Woolworths" Frito Pie, so I can't compare the two. It's really good though. :-)

Provided by Photo Momma

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Woolworths Frito Pie image

Steps:

Cook bacon in large skillet until fat is rendered.
Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is softened.
Add ground chuck and cook over medium high heat, stirring and breaking up lumps until browned, 3-4 minutes.
Pour off excess fat and add salt, chili powder, cumin and tomato paste.
Slowly add water and simmer 10 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
Add beans until heated through.
Divide corn chips among individual wide shallow bowls, top with chili. Sprinkle with cheese on top. Garnish with onion and jalepeno if desired.

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb ground chuck
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
5 cups Frito corn chips
1/2 lb cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack cheese)
onion, chopped
jalapeno, diced