Crockpot Frito Pie is a delicious south-western flavored dish full of spice and flavor. Serving chili over fritos is such a fabulous way to incorporate that masa flavor into your plate of chili.
Although we make this on Game Day and for get-togethers it's also a great recipe that you can load into the slow cooker in the morning before work and come home to a fabulous meal!
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What makes this recipe so yummy
- It's easy to prepare this hearty southwestern recipe.
- It's a recipe that can be cooked low and slow all day.
- Served on corn chips really gives a good 'masa' flavor.
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
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Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet until no pink remains.
- Step 2: While the ground beef is browning add all the other ingredients (except the fritos) to the crock pot.
- Step 3: Once the ground meat has browned, drain the fluid and add to the slow cooker.
- Step 4: Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Step 5: Serve over frito corn chips, with your favorite toppings.
- (optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, jalapenos, green onions, red onions, etc.)
Hint: Using Mexene Chili Powder is a little short cut I like to use instead of using a few different spices. Their mixture of chili powder and cumin is perfectly balanced.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Ground Venison - instead of ground beef.
- Ground Turkey - instead of ground beef.
- Cheddar Cheese - as a topping is great.
- Taco Seasoning - instead of the Mexene chili powder mix.
- Black Beans - these are great in a chili.
- Kidney Beans - same as above.
- Chicken Broth - use this instead of beef broth if you don't have any.
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You'll need a large skillet to brown the ground beef and a large crock pot (6 Quart or bigger).
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How to store leftovers
Once the crockpot frito pie has cooled completely store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
This recipe does freeze exceptionally well. Store in the freezer in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
Mel's kitchen notes
This is one of those recipes that is better the next day. Make this a make-ahead meal - it wouldn't be a bad thing!
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Crockpot Frito Pie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Ground Beef
- 1 Each Yellow Onion diced
- 1 Rib Celery diced
- 1 Each Green Bell Pepper diced
- 4 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 (28 Ounce) Can Chili Beans
- 1 Cup Beef Broth
- 1 (15 Ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 (15 Ounce) Can Tomato Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Mexene Chili Powder
- 1 (9.25 Ounce) Bag Frito Corn Chips
- Favorite Toppings optional
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet until no pink remains.2 Pounds Ground Beef
- While the ground beef is browning add the remaining ingredients to a 6 Quart (or larger) crockpot.
- Drain the ground beef and add to the crockpot with the other ingredients.1 Each Yellow Onion, 1 Rib Celery, 1 Each Green Bell Pepper, 4 Cloves Garlic, 1 (28 Ounce) Can Chili Beans, 1 Cup Beef Broth, 1 (15 Ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes, 1 (15 Ounce) Can Tomato Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Mexene Chili Powder
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours (or low for 8 hours).
- Serve over corn chips, with favorite toppings (e.g. grated cheese, sour cream, avocado, jalapenos, etc.)1 (9.25 Ounce) Bag Frito Corn Chips, Favorite Toppings
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