Easy Cheesy Frito Chili Pie Recipe

Not to be dramatic, but Frito Chili Pie might have saved my sanity. Zero whining, zero leftovers, it was a total dinner miracle. Crunchy, flavorful and ridiculously easy… you need this in your life ASAP.

How to Make Frito Chili Pie

Frito chili pie is not just for Texans! Just whip up the tasty chili (or crack open a couple cans if you’re keeping it easy), layer it over crunchy chips, add plenty of cheese, and pop it in the oven.

1. Cook the Meat: Heat a pot over medium-high heat on the stove, add the ground beef and diced onion to the pot. Cook for 8 minutes until the meat is browned and the onions are tender.
2. Add Seasonings: Add the garlic, chili powder, oregano, ground cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture, then stir to combine. Cook for one more minute.
3. Add Tomatoes and Beans: Add in the beef broth, tomato sauce, Rotel tomatoes, pinto beans, and kidney beans, then stir and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
4. Prep Pie Pan: Spray a 2-inch deep 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray and dump the bag of Fritos chips into the pan.
5. Assemble: Pour the chili evenly over the Fritos in the pie pan.
6. Bake with Cheese: Top with shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Broil the pie on HIGH in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Remove from the oven and then serve fresh.

More Delicious Chili Recipes

The great thing about this recipe is that you can add all of the toppings you want. cilantro, salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, and green onions. Here are some more chili recipes you can have fun with different toppings!