DEEP-DISH FRITO PIE

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Three words: fancy Frito® pie. We love eating the classic out of the bag (who doesn't?) but this deep-dish version is packed with Frito® flavor -- in the crust, chili and topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 ounces Fritos® (4 1/2 cups), plus more for serving
1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (80/20)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, stemmed and seeded, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Serving: Sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded iceberg lettuce, pickled jalapeno slices, chopped onion and fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Pulse 4 ounces (3 cups) of Fritos® in a food processor until finely ground. Remove and reserve half of the Frito® crumbs. Add the flour, egg, 2 ounces (1/2 cup) Cheddar, 2 to 3 tablespoons of water and 1 teaspoon salt to the crumbs in the food processor. Pulse until a uniform dough forms, add an additional tablespoon of water if needed.
  • Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan and use the bottom of a measuring cup to press evenly across the bottom and up the side of the pan. Prick holes in the bottom of the dough with a fork. Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside while making the chili.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned but not completely cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving behind as much fat in the skillet as possible. Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic, bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until tender but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the chili powder, tomato paste and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and reserved beef along with any accumulated juices to skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from the skillet, until the liquid is almost evaporated, 6 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch, reserved Frito crumbs and 2 ounces (1/2 cup) Cheddar and stir until combined.
  • Transfer the chili to the pie crust, top with the remaining 4 ounces (1 cup) Cheddar, cover with foil and bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes more. Let cool 15 minutes then top with a layer of sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo. Mound iceberg lettuce on top and sprinkle with pickled jalapeno slices, chopped onion, remaining Fritos and fresh cilantro leaves.

Mintu Mia
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mark Awhanmenu
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This was a really good recipe! The crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


KOV UG
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Masfe Biwash
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Caysee Leigh
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Nadiya Akther
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili powder.


jayden waine
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Poggers Champers
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This was a really good recipe! The crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


hemed jumaa
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Rashmitha Hirushan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Hamad
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Marnick O Soto Rivera
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili powder.


Ruwanthi Ruwanthi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Najmus Sakib
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This was a really good recipe! The crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ziaudin Sapi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Mahar Riaz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hannah Yearicks
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my husband and he loved it. The crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Semuhag Rai
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


milly Moo
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This deep-dish frito pie recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of chili, cheese, and corn chips was perfect, and the pie crust added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.