Frito Pie Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Drain Ranch Style Beans well and pour in large mixing bowl.
• Add diced onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, cheese and Catalina, mix well.
• Let mixture marinate in refrigerator for several hours. When you are ready to serve, add Fritos and mix well.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt. Season with salt and cayenne. Stir in the beef , chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, and beans. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the liquid, uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until the beef is tender. Skim off the fat occasionally. Mix the masa and flour together with a little liquid from the stockpot. Slowly stir in the masa slurry and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Reseason with salt and cayenne. Place a handful of the chips in each shallow bowl. Spoon the chili over the chips. Garnish with the grated cheese, sour cream and jalapenos.

Steps:

• 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!

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until brown; drain. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in enchilada sauce and black beans; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Place 4 cups of the corn chips in single layer in baking dish. Top with 1 cup of the cheese; spoon beef mixture over cheese, then top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
• Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly. Top with remaining corn chips and the green onions. Serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix onion and green bell pepper into ground beef.
• Mix tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, ranch-style beans, stewed tomatoes, and chili powder into beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until flavors have blended, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Layer corn chips and hamburger mixture into serving bowls and top with Cheddar cheese.

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.

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add three-fourths of the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the jalapeño and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the vegetables are just starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add the beef and a generous pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or potato masher, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin and cook until fragrant and the meat is coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the strained tomatoes, chicken broth and beans. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the beans and simmer over medium-low heat until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
• While the chili simmers, shred the cheese and prepare your desired toppings.
• Position the oven rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler to high. Spread the Fritos on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spoon the chili evenly over the chips, then sprinkle the cheese on top. Broil for 1 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling. Top with the remaining diced onion and your choice of toppings.