so this is Frito Pie...

So it's chili season & you want to party? This is FRITO PIE. You'll need a perfect chili recipe to pour on top of those corn chips. Throw caution to the wind and try this out (if you dare)

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Chili recipe:
2 1⁄2 lb (900-950 grams) ground beef
3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt, to taste
2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1⁄4 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
1 1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
3 canss whole peeled canned tomatoes in juice, pureed
can of pinto beans

shredded cheddar and monterey jack
Frito Original Corn chips
sour cream
red onion
green pepper

[Libranchild]

Yes! New Mexico made it on to the show. Back in the 40s and 50s frito pies really were pies. The frito chips were ground down and used in a pie crust. The crust would be par-baked. Then beans would be drained and added to a chile meat sauce and filled the pie crust. Topped with cheese and put back into the oven. Later on as the state fair took over they found it unnecessary to make the pie crust and just used the bag of Fritos. But the name “Frito Pie” stuck to this day.

And, to be honest, most of us dont usually eat Frito Pie in the bag. That’s more of a state fair, rodeo, camping, fishing, grandma and grandpas restaurant style of eat it. At home we just put lots of Frito chips into a bowl and cover it with the chile beans. And then add whatever topping you like. Some people make it with stew meat instead of ground beef. If you want. Some natives use ground or chopped up mutton in the stew. Not my cup of tea but… yeah. Lol.
And we don’t use that much spices. Sheesh that was a lot. And don’t put too much chile beans on the Fritos or the chips will get soggy AF! 😂

Frito Pies is a southern recipe that made its way into the SOUTH-WEST. Which includes New Mexico. Or some say “part of the Old West” due to the vast desert/wilderness. New Mexico isn’t the south.
The south is more like eastern Texas on toward Florida.

Another of New Mexicos favorites is the Navajo Taco / Indian Taco. I would love to see you make that. It almost the same idea as a Frito Pie but instead of using Frito chips we make frybread.

[carveylover]

My mom makes her frito pie like a pie. Frito crust, layer or refried beans on the bottom and chili on top. She puts shredded cheddar and let's that get brown. That is how her mom made it. I really enjoy it. I also enjoy it this way too, chili over chips.

[callioscope]

My husband is from Texas and he remembers eating this concoction at Little League games as a kid. The man is a food snob, but his eyes glaze over when he talks about Frito Pie. We found a local place (Portland) where it is on the menu—in a ripped open Frito bag—and it seems I will be trying it soon.

[jimmyromero]

As a certified southerner and a frito pie lover, it’s is 100% acceptable to use canned chili lmao

[fionajane]

I so miss Anthony Bourdain! You have a bit of his rebellious charm in your approach to cooking!

[kellygreen]

Southerner here so I've been eating frito chili pie since I was a toddler (about 62 years)! One of our favorite meals when the weather starts cooling down. Thank you, Jamie for sharing it with the world!

[PumpkinPails]

Frito Pie is one of my all time favorite comfort foods. I like it exactly the way you prepared it, but with a pile of pickled jalapeños on top.

[glasgowbeck]

I met the mayor of Santa Fe in summer 1986. He was also their chili champ. He used chunks of steak, fresh chilis and no beans but he also didn't pour it into a bag with Fritos 😂😂😂 yours looks great

[kenc]

Jaime, we just made this and it was fantastic! We’re currently out camping and it was a breeze to make the chili, we just put it together in the morning and let it simmer all day and then made the Frito pie for a snack during game and movie time in the evening. Thank you for making this!

[Khristafer]

I grew up eating Frito Pie and I didn't see it being made in a bag until well after I had grown to love it in a bowl.

I think back in the day, it was more of a casserole situation with Fritos on the bottom, then everything on top. Which is more pie-like, but honestly, still a questionable name choice.

[gerrysmith]

I grew up in Texas during the 50's and 60's. Frito Pie is "Pie" because it was originally a casserole of layers: fritos, then chili, then cheese - and into the oven. This whole thing with putting it together in a Frito bag is just a modern affectation.

[kovary]

I grew up down the road from the Frito factory in Texas, we had Frito Pie served in the school cafeteria regularly. It's pie because it originated as a casserole/lasanga type thing, not served in the Frito bag. I live in the Northeast now and the kids are served "Walking Tacos" which are basically this version.

[mlboone]

Sonic still has this on their menu and it’s amazing

[Yobydobie]

Frito pie reminds me of my childhood. I made it for the first time for my kids and they loved it so much that it’s now a regular in our dinner rotation.

[TimAZ]

This was a staple offering at my little league concession stand in San Antonio. now I see it served at Sonic. Fritos rock. They also taste good on a PBJ sandwich.

[klarsen]

Midwest classic - walking taco: taco meat/desired taco toppings in a snack bag of Doritos. Take it to the next level and along with salsa, add some Wish-Bone Western Dressing, a must for all taco salads in my household.

[BuckleUpButtercup]

We call them Frito Boats where I come from. For 25 cents at the snack shack at the swimming hole we all played in during summer. I still make them for my kids 😂

[kell_checks_in]

I always feel like they should just tape a roll of antacids to the side of the bag.

[marblecitymysteries]

Being from Texas, and seeing as how chili is our state food, I’m a bit of a chili “purist” meaning when I make chili there is no beans and I keep the ingredients to onion, garlic, cumin and various chili peppers. I don’t use tomatoes BUT Frito Chili Pie can be a quick dish so I often times use Wolf Brand Chili but I add a little extra cayenne, ancho chili powder and a bit more cumin. I’ve only recently seen it eaten from the bag.
At any rate, I take a baking dish (usually a 3x9) put a layer of Fritos then shred some cheese. Add the chili and throw on some fresh jalapeños and onion. I layer it like this 3 times then top with another layer of Fritos and cheese. I bake it in the oven at 350 for about 15 minutes. Garnish with some more Fritos and it’s really good!

[joysgirl]

We used to call this "Rosemary's Gloop, " but served on a plate. Tasty!