Frito Pie Chili

A family recipe from Tammy Johnson.

Getting ready: 15 min · Cooking: 20 min · Feeds: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb. gr. beef
• 1 med. onion (finely chopped)
• 2 or 3 Tblsp. flour (?)
• 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. gr. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. instant minced garlic (or 1 fresh minced clove)
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1 lb. can tomatoes (cut up)
• 1/2 C. water
• 15 oz. can kidney beans (undrained)
• Fritos
• Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Brown 1 lb. gr. beef with 1 med. finely chopped onion; drain.
2. Blend in 2 or 3 Tblsp. flour (?), 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. gr. cumin, 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional), 1/2 tsp. instant minced garlic (or 1 fresh minced clove) & 1/2 tsp. sugar.
3. Stir in 1 lb. can tomatoes (cut up), 1/2 C. water & undrained 15 oz. can kidney beans.
4. Bring to boil, reduce heat; cover & simmer 10 or more min.
5. Serve over Fritos with cheddar cheese.

The story behind it

All the church kids & collage young people loved this . We put frito scoops on a plate , sprinkle with shredded blend of cheeses , ladle on some chili & top with sour cream.