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Frito Pie

Frito Pie, home version

I haven’t made Frito Pie in a really long time but Jason had some at the rodeo earlier this summer and requested it again this week. We used to have this at football games in high school and it came right in a small bag of Fritos, slit along the side. I couldn’t find small bags of Fritos so ours is just in bowls but it tastes just as good.

Frito Pie, home version

1 bag Fritos
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
14 ounces canned crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
half a can of water
1/2 cup ketchup
2 or 3 tablespoons cumin
1 or 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt to taste
shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Coat a large deep skillet with the olive oil and brown the meat over high heat. As it begins to approach done, remove excess fat. Add the onion and garlic and continue to cook until onions are soft. Add remaining ingredients except for cheese and chips. Simmer gently ten minutes or until thickened. Serve over chips and top with cheese.