Frito Pie
Combining flavors reminiscent of traditional Mexican street food with a mode of delivery that is unapologetically Tex-Mex, Frito Pie is a Southwestern staple that has taken the country by storm. Popular as an easy, low-cost meal option perfect for feeding a crowd, our take on the comfort food classic starts with piquant chipotles in adobo, soy sauce, spices and Otamot’s classic tomato sauce to bolster a slow-simmered beef stew. We then ladle the piping hot protein atop crushed Fritos, layering it with NY State Yellow Cheddar, our unbeatable Jalapeño Jack, crème fraîche, and slivered jalapeños.
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prep time
20minutes
assembly time
45minutes
Serves
6people
preparation & ingredients
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 medium yellow onion
4 cloves garlic
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. onion powder
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
1 lb. ground beef, preferably 80/20
1 jar Otamot Essential Sauce
2 15-oz. cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp. masa (ground nixtamalized corn flour)
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
Kosher salt
Fresh black pepper
6 2-oz. bags Fritos
1/2 lb. New York State Yellow Cheddar, grated
1/4 lb. Maple Leaf Pepper Jack, grated
1 jalapeño, sliced
1/3 cup Vermont Creamery Crème Fraîche
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