Sunset Magazine's Frito Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs lean ground beef (7% fat)
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 tbsp ground dried new mexico chiles or 3 tbsp regular chili powder
4 1/2 cups frito corn chips (15 oz bag)
6 tbsp finely diced white onions
1 1/2 cups shredded good quality cheddar cheese
2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce or 2 cups lettuce
3/4 cup diced fresh tomato
sour cream
green onion
black olives
jalapeno

Directions:

In a pan over medium-high heat, stir ground beef, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt until beef is crumbly and well browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
With a large slotted spoon, push beef mixture to one side of pan and tilt pan so liquid runs to opposite side.
Stir flour into liquid until well blended, then mix with beef mixture.
Add 2 cups water, black beans (or kidney beans) if using, and dried chilies; stir until mixture boils and thickens, about 8 minutes.
Spread about 1/3 cup of Fritos in each of six individual sized bowls and sprinkle chopped onion equally on top.
Divide chili equally among the bowls and top with cheese, lettuce and tomato.
Add more salt to taste if desired.
NOTE: For large party gatherings, I usually triple the recipe and prepare this buffet style for each person to build your own Frito Pie. For diehards, you must have sliced fresh jalapenos as a garnish, too!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1380.36 Kcal (5779 kJ)
Calories from fat	723.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	80.41g	124%
Cholesterol	123.39mg	41%
Sodium	1682.83mg	70%
Potassium	757.17mg	16%
Total Carbs	110.95g	37%
Sugars	2.32g	9%
Dietary Fiber	8.28g	33%
Protein	53.71g	107%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	7%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	360.8mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	328.19 Kcal (1374 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.12g	124%
Cholesterol	29.34mg	41%
Sodium	400.1mg	70%
Potassium	180.02mg	16%
Total Carbs	26.38g	37%
Sugars	0.55g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.97g	33%
Protein	12.77g	107%
Vitamin C	1mg	7%
Iron	0.9mg	21%
Calcium	85.8mg	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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