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Frito Cheesy Chili Casserole

Ingredients

8 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

  • 1 & 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 6 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef stock

For assembly:

  • 9 cups lightly crushed Fritos
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream for serving
  • sliced scallions for serving

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, brown and crumble the meat over medium-high with the onions.
  • Break up the meat until there is no pink left and the onions appear translucent, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin, chipotle powder, and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring it all together until combined.
  • Add the tomato sauce and beef stock, stir until combined.
  • Bring to a simmer and cover, simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Add half of the crushed Fritos into the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  • Add half of the chili evenly over the Fritos, top with half of the cheese. Repeat with another layer.
  • Cover with nonstick foil, or spray a piece of foil with cooking spray and place it spray side down on top of the baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes until warmed through and the cheese is melted.
  • Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream and sliced scallions.
  • ENJOY!