Recipe - Frito Pie

2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
2 cup Chopped onions
Salt
Cayenne
2 pound Beef bottom round; cut into
1/2inch cubes
1 tablespoon Chili powder
2 teaspoon Ground cumin
Crushed red pepper
2 teaspoon Dried oregano
2 tablespoon Chopped garlic
3 cup Crushed tomatoes
One half cup Tomato paste
2 cup Beef stock
2 cup Canned dark red kidney bean
1 Bag Frito Chips
1 One half cup Grated Monterey Jack cheese
6 tablespoon Sour cream
1 small Jar of jalapenos

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In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the
onions and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt.
Season with salt and cayenne. Stir in the beef , chili powder, cumin,
crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in
the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, and beans. Bring the liquid
up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the liquid, uncovered for 1
hour, stirring occasionally, or until the beef is tender. Skim off the fat
occasionally. Mix the masa and flour together. Slowly stir in the masa
slurry and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Reseason with salt and cayenne.
Place a handful of the chips in each shallow bowl. Spoon the chili over the
chips. Garnish with the grated cheese, sour cream and jalapenos.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Posted to recipeludigest by molony molony@scsn.net on Feb 23, 1998