Woolworths Frito Pie

Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with this Woolworths Frito Pie recipe, a classic crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring layers of crunchy Fritos corn chips, hearty seasoned ground beef chili, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, this oven-baked dish strikes the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and satisfying. With simple pantry staples like kidney beans, tomato sauce, and spices, this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or game-day centerpiece. Customize it with your favorite toppings—think sour cream, fresh green onions, or zesty jalapeños—for a vibrant finish. Comfort food meets convenience with this irresistible Frito Pie that’s sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 400 grams tomato sauce
• 400 grams kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 300 grams Fritos corn chips
• 200 grams shredded cheddar cheese
• 100 grams sour cream (for serving, optional)
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (for garnish, optional)
• 2 tablespoons jalapeños (sliced, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the onion is softened.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

In a 9x13 inch (or similar-sized) baking dish, spread half of the Fritos corn chips evenly across the bottom of the dish.

Step 6

Layer the chili mixture on top of the chips, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the chili layer.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly. Top with the remaining Fritos for an added crunch.

Step 10

Garnish the Frito Pie with sour cream, sliced green onions, and jalapeños if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2069.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4272.8

Total Fat 278.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 49.2g
Cholesterol 618.3mg	0%
Sodium 6888.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 278.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.6g
Protein 182.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2206.5mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 3339.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 25.6%