Chili Cheese Frito Pie

• Meat

  • 2 lb Ground beef, lean

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Cilantro
  • 4 clove Garlic
  • 1 15] oz can Kidney beans, light red
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 1 Poblano or jalapeno pepper, small

• Canned Goods

  • 1 10] oz can Rotel tomatoes chili fixins

• Condiments

  • 1 15] oz can Tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Seasoned salt and black pepper
  • 1 1.25] oz pkg Taco seasoning

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Olive oil

• Snacks

  • 1 10 1/4] oz bag Chili cheese fritos

• Dairy

  • 3 cup Colby jack cheese

Found on melissassouthernstylekitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• 3 cup shredded Colby-Jack Cheese, divided
• 1 [10¼] oz bag chili cheese fritos
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 small poblano or jalapeno pepper, diced seeds removed
• olive oil
• seasoned salt and black pepper
• 4 clove garlic, minced
• 2 lb lean ground beef, turkey or chicken
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 [15] oz can tomato sauce
• 1 [10] oz can Rotel Tomatoes Chili Fixins
• 1 [15] oz can light red kidney beans
• 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
• Shortcut Spice: [omit if using DIY spices]
• 1 [1.25] oz pkg taco seasoning

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 3 quart baking dish or an 8 x 12 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Pour ½ of the fritos over the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with ⅓ of the shredded cheese.
• On the stove top in a medium size pot, saute the diced onion and pepper in a couple of drizzles of olive oil. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften and brown. Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the ground beef and cook until no pink remains. Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to your taste.
• Drain any excess fat from the pan, then add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, Rotel tomatoes, kidney beans and seasonings. [see Cooks note for DIY spices] Mix well, and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chopped cilantro.
• Pour evenly over the fritos in the baking dish. Sprinkle ⅓ of the cheese on top.
• Top with the remaining fritos and shredded cheese.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
• Garnish with chopped green onion. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.