Crockpot Frito Chili Pie – A recipe for Frito pie made simple using your crockpot! Â Simple homemade chili with plenty of cheddar cheese and crunchy Fritos corn chip topping.
Guys. Â FRITO CHILI PIE.
This is what I like to call Summer comfort food.
I wax nostalgic about the days when we would go to Sonic in the summer.
My tiny little child self always looked forward to getting that Frito pie.
Not much has changed.
Except that I’m not a child, and I have to buy my own Frito pie now, and I prefer to make it at home instead of going to the drive in restaurant.
Do you guys have Sonic where you live?
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So, I like making this at home because I prefer the chili “my way.”
This isn’t like the chili you eat in a bowl with a spoon. Â It’s much thicker and meat to have a boat load of cheese stirred into it.
Yes, always with the cheese.
Then I like to layer chips under it in my bowl AND on top.
Since the chili is nice and thick, chips don’t get all soggy and turn to mush.
Definitely much more like a crockpot casserole than a soup/stew.
I’m having major cravings for this as I sit here typing.
It’s so easy to make – give yourself about 10 minutes to get that hearty chili into the crockpot in the morning.
Then, come home and top it with cheese and chips and dinner is served.
Stuffing your face full of goodness doesn’t get much easier than this!
~Nichole
Crockpot Frito Chili Pie
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Medium Onion Chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) Can Tomato Sauce
- 1 (14 ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) Can Pinto Beans
- 1 (15 ounce) Can Chili Beans
- 1 Package Taco Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) Bag Fritos Corn Chips
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef with the chopped onion in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain grease from meat if necessary.
- Pour ground beef mixture into the slow cooker. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, and seasonings to the crockpot. Stir. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Right before serving, stir one cup of the cheese into the chili. Top with remaining cheese and Fritos.
- Serve with more chips, sour cream, letttuce, tomato as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Be sure to try more of my most popular dinner recipes!
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- Creamy Tortellini Soup
This recipe has become a staple in our house. I make it about every other week throughout the fall and winter, even occasionally in spring and summer. It’s super easy and delicious!
Hey! Can you omit ground meat? If so are there any adjustments to other ingredients?
Thanks
Hi! Yes, you can and no other adjustments needed 🙂
I use vegan ground beef substitute and meat eaters can’t even tell a difference. 🙂
So easy and so delicious. I add a can of mild rotel for a little kick. This is a family favorite and something I make a lot!
We love this recipe and have started making it regularly! I veganize it by using Gardein “beef” crumbles and non-dairy cheese.
Am I draining the cans of beans? Thanks! Trying it tomorrow. Can’t wait!
You probably have already made it but I don’t drain the beans. The recipe needs the liquid. 🙂
This is one of our favorites!
Fixed this for the first time, using low sodium ingredients except for the taco seasoning, and pinto beans; used fresh ground beef from the farm (no preservatives, etc.) It was a hit, especially for my dad, since he is on sodium restrictions. Will definitely be making this again. Thanks for the awesome recipe
I have question 1 can of chilli 15 oz chilli beans? What brand is prefer?
Any chili bean will work. I used cheap ones….it’s just beans.
I made this exactly as the recipe said but on the cooktop and let it simmer for a couple hours, it was AMAZINGLY GOOD for frito chili pie, the BEST I’ve ever had. Thanks for sharing….
Awesome recipe. I am currently cooking it for the third time now. I have made some tweaks here and there but generally follow it as written. I am adding a bit Guinness for body and meat flavoring. Will let you know how it turns out. I have actually come to like this recipe more for the chili than the Frito Pie aspect. I acn then throw it over rice, chips, or tater tots and fries for variety through the week. ?