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.

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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!

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

• Ground Beef
• Chili Beans
• Diced Tomatoes
• Tomato Sauce
• Beef Broth
• Onion
• Green Bell Pepper
• Celery
• Garlic
• Mexene Chili Powder Mix
• Frito Chips
• Optional Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, avocados, etc.

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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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Necessary gear: Equipment

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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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More crock pot recipes I think you'll love

• Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
• Crock Pot Pinto Beans
• Crock Pot Beer Chili
• Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Spaghetti
• Slow Cooker Roast Potatoes

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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