Easy Crock Pot Frito Chili Pie

plate of frito pie drizzled with sour cream.

4.60 from 5 votes

Easy Crock Pot Frito Chili Pie is soul-warming comfort food that is made with slow-cooked beefy chili, crunchy Fritos corn chips, and melted cheese served over more crunchy Fritos. This hearty recipe is so easy to make using simple ingredients, serves a dinner crowd, and is a fan favorite no matter the occasion!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef 90/10
1 small onion diced
1 medium green bell pepper diced
1 medium red bell pepper diced
1 ounce chili seasoning 1 packet
3 cloves garlic minced
4 ounces green chiles diced
15 ounces chili beans undrained
15 ounces black beans drained & rinsed
29 ounces tomato sauce
½ tablespoon cornstarch
½ tablespoon granulated white sugar
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
9.25 ounce corn chips Fritos

Optional toppings:

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef, breaking apart as it cooks, until no longer pink. Drain any grease, if needed.
1 pound lean ground beef
To the basin of a 6-8 quart slow cooker, add the cooked ground beef, onion, bell peppers, garlic, chili seasoning, green chiles, beans, tomato sauce, cornstarch, and sugar. Stir together until evenly distributed.
1 small onion, 1 medium green bell pepper, 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 ounce chili seasoning, 3 cloves garlic, 4 ounces green chiles, 15 ounces chili beans, 15 ounces black beans, 29 ounces tomato sauce, ½ tablespoon cornstarch, ½ tablespoon granulated white sugar
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
Before serving, stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and top with half of the corn chips. Top with the remaining cheese and replace the cover until the cheese melts.
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 9.25 ounce corn chips
To serve, lay out some corn chips, top with a scoop of chili, then add your favorite toppings!
sour cream, green onions

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To add heat, add diced jalapenos or cayenne pepper.
Swap in ground turkey or chicken for a leaner chili base.
Use your favorite corn chip—Fritos, Doritos, or any spicy variety work great.
If you plan to freeze this meal, prepare until the corn chip step and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, add the corn chips.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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