Frito Pie Enchiladas Recipe
These Frito Pie Enchiladas are my attempt at an easy, at-home version of Chuy's Frito Pie Enchiladas. To keep them simple the sauce is made with canned enchiladas sauce and good quality chili. It goes from prep to plate in just 30 minutes!
Servings 6
Calories 793kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef 85/15 is best
- 1/2 white onion very finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno deseeded and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- 1 t. salt
- 1 1/2 t. cumin
- 1 t. black pepper
- 1 t. granulated onion
- 1 t. paprika
- 1 t. mexican oregano
- 1/3 c. water
- 1 can red enchilada sauce
- 1 can Amy's organic medium chili
- 20 corn tortillas
- 1 large bag of Fritos
- 8 oz. medium cheddar freshly grated
- Toppings of choice- diced tomato cilantro, finely minced white onion, jalapeno relish, freshly sliced red jalapenos, sliced lettuce, sour cream.
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add the ground beef and bring up to medium-high heat. Brown the meat trying to get a little bit of sear on the meat if you can.
- After the meat is cooked, add in the onion, jalapeno, and pressed garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes lowering the heat if necessary to sweat the vegetables.
- Add the spices and 1/3 c. water. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until some of the water cooks off and the meat appears moist and coated in "sauce". Reserve.
- In another small pan add 1 can of red enchilada sauce and one can of good quality chili. (Amy's organic brand recommended).
- Bring to a simmer and stir well. Reserve.
- Prepare corn tortillas by one of two ways. Either microwave a stack of tortillas wrapped in moist paper towels for 40 seconds (this makes them pliable), or if you prefer heat a small saute pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 inch of flavorless oil and fry each tortilla for 10-20 seconds. Remove cooked tortillas to a plate and keep warm.
- Fill each tortilla with meat and place in a 9x13 inch glass casserole dish. Pour the chili sauce on top of the enchiladas. Top with the freshly grated cheddar cheese and Fritos.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve individual portions.
- Let each guest top their enchiladas with their favorite Frito pie fixins!
Notes
Some Frito Pie fixins include shredded cheddar cheese, Fritos, chopped white onion, pickled jalapenos, chopped tomato, cilantro, salsa, etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 793kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1240mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g