Frito Pie in the Bag

Experience the ultimate in comfort food with this playful and portable "Frito Pie in the Bag"! Perfect for casual gatherings, game-day feasts, or an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe combines crunchy snack-sized bags of Fritos with a rich, hearty homemade chili made from spiced ground beef, beans, and diced tomatoes. Topped with melty cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and more, this dish transforms a humble chip bag into a customizable flavor powerhouse. With just 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, this crowd-pleasing meal is as quick as it is fun to eat—no plates required! Whether you’re looking for a novelty meal or a nostalgic treat, "walking tacos" like this Frito Pie are guaranteed to hit the spot.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 bags Snack-sized bags of Fritos
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 14-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can Canned kidney beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream (optional)
• 0.5 cups Sliced jalapeños (optional)
• 0.25 cups Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 0.5 cups Diced tomatoes (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are softened, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef and onions evenly with the seasonings.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes (including their juices) and kidney beans to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.

Step 6

While the chili is simmering, prepare your toppings: shred the cheese, slice jalapeños, chop cilantro, and dice fresh tomatoes, if using.

Step 7

Carefully open each snack-sized bag of Fritos by cutting along the long side of the bag to create an opening.

Step 8

Spoon a generous amount of the warm chili into each bag over the Fritos.

Step 9

Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and diced tomatoes as desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately with a fork for a fun and portable meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2155 grams (2155.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3611

Total Fat 228.70g	293%
Saturated Fat 92.70g	464%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 571mg	190%
Sodium 6612mg	287%
Total Carbohydrate 225.10g	82%
Dietary Fiber 47.70g	170%
Total Sugars 26.60g
Protein 176.90g	354%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2141mg	165%
Iron 25mg	137%
Potassium 4373mg	93%

*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: 56.1%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 24.6%