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Frito pie

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  • ½ whole diced onion
  • 3 minced garlic
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¼ cup chile verde
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can beans of choice
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 8 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 bag fritos
  • oil
Heat a little oil in a pan over medium-high heat; add the diced onion and minced garlic and saute a couple of minutes until the onion softens.
Add the ground beef and the spices, break it up and cook 7 minutes.
  • spices
Add the chile verde, diced tomatoes and beans, mix and cook a few minutes.
  • water
Add the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes and water, mix and bring to a simmer; taste for salt and adjust.
Reduce to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes, then take off the heat.
  • salt
In a baking dish, layer Fritos, the chili and cheese, then more Fritos and a good layer of cheese on top.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
  • cheese
Cool a few minutes, then top with favorite toppings.