Frito Pie Chili Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound ground beef (80/20)
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon chiles in adobo, optional
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1 (10-ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
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1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
→ Toppings
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6 ounces shredded medium cheddar cheese
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2 cups Fritos corn chips
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Kosher salt
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Fresh cracked pepper
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Sour cream, for garnish
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Sliced green onions, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 6 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring frequently.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
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Create a small well in the center of the pan. Add ground beef with salt and pepper, crumbling with a spatula until cooked through. Use the rendered fat to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
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Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, chiles in adobo, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
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Add Rotel tomatoes, kidney beans, and tomato sauce with additional salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook gently over low heat, uncovered, for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Transfer the chili mixture to a deep dish pie pan (approximately 29 cm/11.5 inch).
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Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly.
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Remove from oven, top with Fritos corn chips and garnish with sour cream and sliced green onions before serving.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, allow the chili mixture to simmer longer if time permits.
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This dish can be prepared in advance up to the baking step and refrigerated for up to 2 days.