Frito Pie

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3. 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
4. 2 cups Chopped onions
5. Salt –to taste
6. Cayenne pepper –to taste
7. 2 pounds beef bottom round –cut 1/2" cubes
8. 1 tablespoon chili powder
9. 2 teaspoons ground cumin
10. crushed red pepper –to taste
11. 2 teaspoons dried oregano
12. 2 tablespoon chopped garlic
13. 3 cups crushed tomatoes
14. 1/2 cup tomato paste
15. 2 cups beef stock
16. 2 cups canned dark-red kidney beans
17. 1 bag Frito Chips
18. 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
19. 6 tablespoon sour cream
20. 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.