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March 17, 2026
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Frito Chili Pie is a delicious and easy American comfort food that combines the salty crunch of corn chips with hearty chili and melty cheese. My family loves delicious chili with melted cheese and chips. They can’t wait to try this tempting thick chili casserole.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9"x13" casserole dish.
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In a large pot, add ground beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic and House Seasoning blend and cook over medium high heat until meat is no longer pink.
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Drain excess fat from meat.
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Stir chili seasoning mix, brown sugar, chili in adobo and flour into meat mixture; Cook for 2 minutes.
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Add crushed tomatoes, squash, kidney beans, black beans and corn; Stir until combined.
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Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until squash is fork-tender.
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Serve with your favorite chili toppings.
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Add 4 cups of Frito chips to the bottom of the prepared dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
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Spread chili mixture over top and top with remaining cheese.
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Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining chips and desired toppings.
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- Brown Your Beef Properly 🥩Don't skip browning the ground beef in batches over high heat before adding other ingredients—this develops deep, rich flavors through the Maillard reaction that make the entire chili taste more complex and satisfying.
- Toast Spices Before Adding 🌶️Briefly toast your chili seasoning mix in the hot pan with the browned beef for 30 seconds before adding liquids to unlock the full aromatic potential and prevent a raw, powdery taste in your final dish.
- Simmer Low and Slow ⏱️After bringing everything to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for at least 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally—this allows flavors to meld and the chili to thicken naturally without becoming scorched on the bottom.
- Add Chips at the Last Moment 🥔Stir Fritos into the chili just before serving rather than mixing them in early; this preserves their signature crunch and prevents them from becoming soggy and dissolving into the sauce.
- Layer Cheese Strategically 🧀Reserve half your cheddar to sprinkle on top after baking so it melts into golden, gooey perfection—mixing it all in at once can cause the cheese to distribute unevenly and become grainy rather than creamy.
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