Frito Pie

Frito Pie





Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 2 + Hours

Yields: 4 + Servings

WHAT YOU NEED

• 340g Bag Original Fritos Corn Chips
• 2 Yellow Onions, diced
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 Carrot, peeled & diced
• 1 Bell Pepper, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
• 340g Impossible Beef
• 398ml Red Kidney Beans, drained & rinsed
• 3 x 298ml Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Chilis
• 127ml Green Chilis
• 1 L PC Plant-Based Chikn Broth
• 1 Tsp. Chipotle Powder
• 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 Tsp. Onion Powder
• 2 Tsp. Mexican Chili Powder
• 1 Tsp. Cumin
• 1/2 Tsp. Dried Oregano
• 1/4 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 Tsp. + Sea Salt
• Cracked Pepper
• GARNISHES - Grated Cheddar, Green Onions, Diced Onions, Fresh or Pickled Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Fresh Cilantro, Avocado

DIRECTIONS

• Begin heating a large pot set to about medium & add the Impossible Beef. Break apart the beef as it cooks until it's nice and brown & crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the spices. Remove the beef from the pan and add the EVOO, garlic, and half the spice blend. Let that sizzle in the pot for 30 seconds - 1 minute without burning. Make sure to watch and be stirring. 
• Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, carrot, and a good pinch of salt & cracked pepper. Stir and cook 6 - 8 minutes until veggies have cooked down. Next, add the tomato paste, stir, and continue to cook another minute or two before returning the beef to the pan along with the kidney beans, chilis, plant based broth, and canned tomatoes. Stir and bring the chili to a boil. Once boiled, reduce to medium low and stir in the remainder of the spices along with 1/2 tsp. sea salt.
• Simmer uncovered for 2 hours. Add water or additional broth if needed to allow the chili to simmer for the intended time. Once the chili is thick, give it a taste and adjust the salt to your liking. Remember, it's smothering salty chips so keep that in mind!
• For service, I suggest a large, shallow bowl. Grab a handful or two of the fritos and place them in the bottom of the bowls. Ladle some of the chili over the fritos and then it's time to garnish. 
• If you want to keep this a vegan recipe, simply skip the cheddar and sub in your favourite vegan sour cream / grated cheese. Otherwise, smother it in some or all of the recommended garnishes I listed in the recipe. ENJOY!

HAPPY VEG