Frito Pie
Instructions:
- 2 Tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 Cup Chopped onions
- Salt; to taste
- Cayenne pepper; to taste
- 2 Pound Beef bottom round; cut 1/2 cubes
- 1 Tablespoon Chili powder
- 2 Teaspoon Ground cumin
- Crushed red pepper; to taste
- 2 Teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 Tablespoon Chopped garlic
- 3 Cup Crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 Cup Tomato paste
- 2 Cup Beef stock
- 2 Cup Canned dark−red kidney beans
- 1 Bag Frito Chips
- 1−1/2 Cup 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.