Slow Cooker Chili Frito Pie
Slow Cooker Chili Frito Pie is the ultimate comfort food, blending hearty chili with crispy corn chips and melted cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal. This easy-to-make dish simmers in your slow cooker, allowing flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. Perfect for game nights or cozy family dinners, it’s a delightful combination of textures and tastes that brings everyone together around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chili beans
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 3 cups Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- In a slow cooker, combine browned beef, chili beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), and chili powder; stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; add optional spices like cumin for extra flavor.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until thickened and flavors meld.
- About 15 minutes before serving, crush Fritos and prepare shredded cheese as toppings.
- Serve chili in bowls topped with crushed Fritos and cheese; add sour cream or jalapeños if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms. Customize by adding corn or different beans based on your preference.