Retro Chili Pie

Our Retro Chili Pie recipe has evolved from a sack of Frito's with Chili to this baked casserole that our family loves. When I was in High School mercy me, (that was a very long time ago), we would go to the concession stand at half time and get a Tiger Special, then when my kids were in High School it was called a Bulldog Special. That special was a small bag of Frito's with a couple dips of chili poured over it a sprinkling of onions and cheese with a plastic spoon. We would walk around eating our special, which some people began to call a walking taco. We had to be in formation (I was a twirler with the band) at the half way mark of the 3rd quarter,) so we would eat fast! In our family the recipe has evolved to a casserole that we call Chili Pie.

We Start With Some Really Good Chili

Then We Start To Layer

Lots Of Frito's First

Now Comes The Chili Layer

Top It With Lots Of Frito's and Cheese

Then Bake

Retro Chili Pie

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

1-1/2 (pounds) ground chuck

1 large yellow onion, chopped

1 (20 ounce) can diced tomatoes and juice

1 (20 ounce) can tomato sauce

1-1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 heaping teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano

1 (20 ounce) can chili beans

1 cup water

cooking oil spray

4 cups Frito Chips, Original Size

3 cups sharp or long horn cheese, shredded

Garnish with Green Onions, chopped

Directions

In a stew pan, brown the ground chuck and add the onions, cook until the onions are clear and the meat is browned.

Add the tomatoes and juice, tomato sauce and all the seasons, mix well. Cook on medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.

Stir in the Chili Beans and water then stirring bring to a near boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Spray a 9 X 13 casserole baking dish with cooking oil spray.

Pour 2 cups of the Frito Chips into the bottom of the baking dish.

Pour the chili over the Frito Chips.

Top with the reminder of the Frito Chips then sprinkle with the cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Garnish with fresh green onions.

Enjoy!

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I wonder how many of you will have the same memories that I do? It sure was fun taking a walk down memory lane with you and our Chili Pie's. Food often time brings back warm memories making our time together a little more special. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen

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