Southwest Frito Pie

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 c water
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, optional
• 4-1/2 c corn chips
• 2 c shredded lettuce
• 1-1/2 c (6 oz) shredded cheese
• 3/4 c chopped tomatoes
• 6 Tbsp finely chopped onion
• Sour cream and minced fresh cilantro, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.

Stir in the chili powder, flour, salt and garlic powder until blended; gradually stir in water.

Add beans, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

To serve, divide chips among six serving bowls. Top with beef mixture, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and onion; garnish with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.

From Taste of Home Magazine