Frito Pie
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- 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Chopped onions
- Salt –to taste
- Cayenne pepper –to taste
- 2 pounds beef bottom round –cut 1/2" cubes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- crushed red pepper –to taste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 3 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 cups canned dark-red kidney beans
- 1 bag Frito Chips
- 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
- 6 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 small jar jalapenos
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. Re-season 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. This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.