Cajun Frito Pie
Zesty chili with hearty beans is topped with melty cheese inside a crunchy corn chip crust. This cajun frito pie is a stick-to-your-ribs meal that is great for chilly Fall days.
Servings 6 People
Calories 467kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Onion
- 1 Can Petite Diced Tomatoes 14.5 Ounces
- 1 Can Pinto Beans 15 Ounces
- 1 Package Original Tony Chachere's Chili Seasoning Mix
- 1 Cup Low Sodium Beef Broth
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded and Divided
- 1 Package Corn Chips Divided
- Shredded Cheese. Sour Cream, and Jalapenos For Garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick foil and spray with cooking spray. Add around half of the corn chips to the bottom of the pan and top with around 1 cup of cheese.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef, and onion. Cook until the onion is softened and the beef is no longer pink.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, chili seasoning mix, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Continue simmering for around 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until bubbly.
- Garnish with more cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, and corn chips if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 3mg