Well..... way back in the 60's in little ol Larned, KS. There was a Drive up Diner...... Lloyds Drive In Diner. He made what as I remember something called a Frito Pie. Similar to what is being discussed here. His Take was a hamburger concoction with yummy spices (a Coney Dog Chili consistency) with sweet pickle relish. Open bag of Fritos.... pour the "chili" in the bag top off with shredded cheddar, onions.......... my was it delicious!!!!
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holehogg I didn't have a recipe but it was something like this:
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 white onion, finely diced
3 oz tomato paste
3 tablespoons chili powder (McCormick or Gebhardt's by preference)
Knorr beef bullion powder, heaping tablespoon.
water
granulated garlic, about 2 tsp.
cumin, about 1 tsp
oregano, about 1 tbsp.
coriander, about 1/2 tsp.
hot sauce to taste. I used a couple teaspoons of Tapatio.
salt & papper to taste.
pinch of sugar, just enough to take the acidity of the tomato paste down.
Sauce the onion until it's starting to soften, brown the grout beef then add the tomato paste and mix it in. Add enough water to dissolve the tomato paste and bullion, and then start seasoning.
What you're looking for flavor wise is mostly the chili powder and tomato paste. The cumin should be there, but not jump out at you. The heat should have just the slightest of kicks.
To assemble the bag I used about half of the chips. Crunch the chips a bit then take out about half, layer in a bunch of chili and nacho sauce, add the rest of the chips back, more chili and nacho sauce. Top with a big handful of finely shredded cheddar, diced white onion, pickled Jalapeños and an unhealthy amount of sour cream. Douse in hot sauce.Comment
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Sir I appreciate you taking the time to do this and I will use this recipe. Have all the ingredients just not sure of the heat of the chili powder. I have some really hot ones I haven't come across a mild one these parts yet. I'll visit the spice shop up the road and check, haven't been there in a while and my tamarind paste is running low. Thanks again for your effort. -
Either will work but I'd lean more toward the 90/10 for this, but really, with the 80/20 you'll just need to get rid of some fat. Or use some flour so the fat makes a roux, we ain't talking' health food here. Just adjust the texture so it's fairly wet, but not runny.
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This is essential. The walking taco version is also a worthy alternative. I’m in the eat what you like camp so no judgement here anyway.Comment
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Frito chili pie ! Couple of things here: 1. Interesting, I’m going to have to give it a try.
2. Yes, we are in the Smithsonian or some histerical membership of sumthin. And just think, this may have gotten us over the top! Yessir!Comment
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Since there're couple of other chili recipes up, here's what I call Batchelor Chili; learned if from the husband.
It's basic, fast to put together, easy to eat and tasty. You can add more heat if desired. It is also good for parties so people can doctor it up with sour cream, onions, hot sauces, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, pico de gallo, etc. And yes it has beans.
I have never had it over Fritos. But I will soon.
Batchelor Chili
1 lb leanish ground beef
1-3 tablepoons of chili (con carne) seasoning of your choice.
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or more, to taste)
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1/2 tsp onion powder
Two 28 oz can chili beans (these are just beans with chili seasoning)
Brown the burger over medium heat in a large cast iron skillet. When finished add the chili powder, cumin, granulated garlic and onion powder; cook briefly then turn the heat down to low.
Open the beans, drain one. Dump both cans into the meat on the stove. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or so.
Taste for seasoning. You probably won't need any if the chili powder and beans are salted.
Eat over bread and cheese, corn bread, on crackers, over rice, with any of the usual fixings as mentioned above: sour cream, onions, hot sauces, lettuce, cheese, tomatos, pico de gallo.
I like it plain. And I gotta try it over a bag of Fritos. I am prepared for heartburn.Comment
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Jim White Thanks for reminding us about Frito Chili Pie. Tonight was probably the first time I’ve had it in 30 years. And it was good. I’m stuffed and can hardly move. It’s all I can do to lift my Jack and Coke!Attached FilesLast edited by Panhead John; September 26, 2020, 07:39 PM.Comment
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Panhead John , finishing up the bowl and still getting the drink in--we know you could do it! :-)
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Damn, now I need to make some good Texas chili and use it for Frito Pies. 25-30 years since having one myself.Comment
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Look what yall made me go and do....
It's like being in third grade again. (Albeit, the Tapatio is an enhancement.) Also, wow, there is nothing remotely healthy about any of this lol.Comment
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👍 Ha ha ha...... Hey.... Where’s the onions?Last edited by Panhead John; September 27, 2020, 03:58 PM.
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wasn't it invented at the Texas state fair, along with the corn dog?Comment
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Hahaha! A few months late here but a great moment in history Panhead John -
Jakerpancaker (I luv that name😂) This is really a great post. Hope you can read it from start to finish. It’s worth it.Last edited by Panhead John; January 15, 2021, 07:58 AM.
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I had to dust off this old thread tonight because I made a special batch of chili today. As I noted in the opening when I started the thread, I have a friend here in town who, like me, comes from Oklahoma and considers Frito chili pie essential comfort food. Unfortunately, she has tested positive for COVID-19. Naturally, she requested a #BBQDriveBy for some Frito chili pie. I had to respond.
So yesterday I smoked about 3 pounds of chuck roast to about 170 (the smaller piece I broke off got cooked to tender for pulled beef sandwiches for my wife and me last night) along with some onions and poblanos.
Today i chopped it up into cubes and added lots of goodies to make a giant pot of chili, including several previously roasted and frozen Hatch Big Jim red chiles.
It turned out great!
There was cornbread, too.
So we packed the chili and cornbread up with the rest of the goodies to do it right and dropped it off at the front door.
Of course, she didn't get all of what I cooked!
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Generally speaking...I HATE Fritos. HATE them!
BUT...
One of my brothers makes a chili cheese dip that he ALWAYS serves with Fritos...and I can pretty much destroy all of it if left alone. LOL
Sooooo, given that...and based on the images above...I’d probably destroy this as well. I guess it’s about context.Comment
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