New Mexico Frito Pie

 New Mexico Frito Pie

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• Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (90/10 % lean:fat ratio)
  • 1/4 C. sweet onion, sliced and finely chopped
  • 1/8 C. all purpose flour
  • 1/2 C. red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 4 C. water
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained
  • Frito Chips (any brand corn ships will work)
  • Shredded Mexican-blend or cheddar cheese

  Directions

  1. Spray large skillet with nonstick spray and brown ground meat and onions over medium heat until cooked.
  2. Sprinkle beef/onion mixture with flour and cook over medium for 2 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle red chili powder over beef mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add salt, garlic powder and water and pinto beans, simmer on low until sauce is thickened, 10-15 minutes.
  5. Serve over Frito Corn Chips, top with shredded cheese.