Crockpot cheese Frito Chili Pie

Grab that crockpot and whip up this Frito chili pie for lunch or dinner tonight. Seasoned ground beef, onions, chili beans all topped with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, shredded cheese, and more.

This is an easy, affordable, and dinner idea. Frito boats or chili pies are one of our family’s favorite. We throw this together during the day, and let it simmer for a savory dinner.

Slow simmer for 5-6 hours and let the seasonings and beans and ground meat all blend together. Then pile on all your usual toppings for a custom Frito bowl.

Why we Recommend This Recipe

• Easy Prep
• Hands Off Cooking
• Slow Simmered Flavor
• You can use ground beef, turkey, chicken or even pork
• Affordable
• Simple pantry ingredients

How To Make

Saute | Saute your meat and onions in a skillet on the stove or if you have a slow cooker that offers the saute feature. Then add in your seasoning and stir.

Crockpot | Add all ingredients to the crockpot and allow it to cook for 5-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.

Assemble | Once your done cooking, assemble with Frito chips, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, etc.

Chili and Fritos are so easy, and a great crockpot dinner kids and adults will enjoy. Comfort food that is loaded with all your favorites and topped with crunchy Frito Corn Chips!

Can You Double Recipe

Want to double this crockpot Frito chili pie recipe? When slow cooking go right ahead and double as long as it fits in the slow cooker.

What Beans to Use For Frito Pie

We used chili beans that are mild. You can use pinto beans if you want, kidney or other beans that you prefer.

Brooks Chili beans and Bush’s chili beans are our favorite brands. It is one we use for making classic chili or other recipes using chili beans. Feel free to use any style of chili beans you would like.

Topping Ideas

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour Cream
• Salsa
• Fresh Avocado
• Lettuce
• Black Olives
• Dorthey Lynch
• Ranch
• Etc

Storing Leftovers

If you have extra bean and beef mixture go ahead and place in a storage container. Keep your toppings and salad toppings in a different container or it will sog up the lettuce.

Then just reheat the meat in the microwave or even on the stovetop on low heat.

In terms of freezing you can store leftover chili mixture in the proper container for up to three months. Then thaw in the fridge overnight, or warm in a skillet on the stove on low heat.

Craving More Dinner Inspiration

• Instant Pot Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
• Ham Salad
• Slow Cooker Pork Ramen
• 3 Bean Chicken Chili
• Air Fryer Turkey Drumsticks

Ingredients

Makes 4 -6 servings

• 1 – 1 1/2 pounds lean turkey or ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cans Chili Beans or pinto beans
• 8 oz. can Tomato sauce
• 1 can Original Rotel and juice in the can
• 1 taco seasoning packet
• 1/4 cup water

Toppings

• Corn Chips
• Lettuce
• Shredded Cheese
• Tomatoes
• Salsa
• Etc

Equipment

• Pampered Chef Meat Chopper
• Crockpot
• Food Prep Bag Holders

Method

1. In a skillet on the stove brown your ground beef or turkey until no longer pink. Add in your diced onions to soften as well.
2. Once meat and onions are tender add in your taco seasoning and water. Stir until the meat soaks in the seasoning mix.
3. Now you will add your meat mixture into the slow cooker. Add in the cans of bean, tomato sauce, and Rotel in the slow cooker.
4. Cook on low 5-6 hours or high 3-4 hours.
5. Once done pour some in a bowl, top with Frito corn chips, shredded cheese, lettuce, etc.

Kitchen notes

You can use ground beef, ground turkey, etc Add in hot chili beans if you want a hotter flavor. Dress your salads with all your favorite toppings. You can double this recipe if you would like. Store the meat in the refrigerator for a few days. You can freeze the leftover chili meat for up to three months.