by arielleclementine
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Expand2 dried ancho chiles, stem and seeds removed Ask a question about this ingredient
2 dried guajillo chiles, stem and seeds removed Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup hot water Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon whole coriander seed Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon chile powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon cocoa powder Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons rendered beef fat (or bacon drippings, or veg oil) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound beef chuck roast, diced into 1/2 inch cubes Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 large white onion, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 12 oz bottle of beer (I used Shiner Bock) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cinnamon stick Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon semolina Ask a question about this ingredient
kosher salt, to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
4 small bags Fritos Ask a question about this ingredient
3 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 white onion, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup sour cream, for dolloping Ask a question about this ingredient
Tear the chiles into smaller pieces and toast in a medium-sized dutch oven set over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Transfer toasted chiles to a blender, cover with 1 cup of very hot tap water, and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Blend the chiles and water until smooth.
Ask a question about this stepToast the cumin and coriander seeds in the now empty pot for a minute or two, until fragrant, and then grind in a mortar and pestle until finely ground. Add the chile powder, cocoa powder, and kosher salt and stir to combine.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the beef fat (or bacon fat, or oil) to the dutch oven, set over medium heat. Brown the diced beef in two batches, and then remove to sit on a plate.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the onions to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, until soft and caramelized, being sure to scrape up the beef bits on the bottom of the pot. Add the minced garlic and spice blend, and cook for 30 more seconds. Add the browned beef and any accumulated juices, the chile puree, the cinnamon stick, and the bottle of beer. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.
Ask a question about this stepStir in the semolina and season the chili to taste with kosher salt.
Ask a question about this stepTo assemble the Frito Pies, cut open the front of the bags of Fritos, and top each with a few spoonfuls of chili, shredded cheddar cheese, minced onion, and a dollop of sour cream. I hope you like it!
Ask a question about this stepwhat a fantastic story mcs3000! love the image of eating frito pie on horseback!
oh hooray! thanks, Bevi!!
Love this, AC! Don't know how I missed it the first time around.
ArielleClementine, I'm from the Midwest and now, living in the Northeast, miss declasse foods like Frito Pie. I just read about it in Andre Dubus's memoir "Townie" and just came across your recipe. Thank you so much and I love the authentic looking photograph.
We call these "walking tacos"
WAY too clever! Not to mention great. Love the "cut open the front of the bags of Fritos, and top each with a few spoonfuls of chili, shredded cheddar cheese, minced onion, and a dollop of sour cream."
During the school year, I teach kids' cooking classes in the afternoons, and they would absolutely LOVE this! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I believe we should probably skip the beer.
I had one of these at a taco stand just inside the U.S. border at Tijuana, and I have wondered about them ever since. Thanks for the info!
Haha! Awesome! I'm happy to spread the word about frito pies!
Takes me back to elementary school! I think they just didn't want to do dishes, therefore it was served in the bag.
Aren't Texas school lunches the best? My favorite was a deep fried burrito! I don't think I ate any vegetables in any of my K-12 school lunches :/
Thanks everybody for the very nice comments!!
Hurrah for Frito Chili Pie!!!! The real kind, served in the frito bag.
This sounds wonderful! I'm always on the look out for a great chili recipe. I'll try it soon.
Thanks mama :)
This was so yummy, Yeti!! Best frito pie I ever ate. And I've eaten A LOT of frito pies.
Very nice, I haven't had frito's since Iwas a child, Sounds really good.
Chef Michael Kiss is the Cooking Coach at Whole Foods Market in Rockville, Md.
I had a horse when I was little. Frito pie was sold at the barrel-racing competitions. it was the perfect lunch because we could eat it straight from the bag, sitting on our horses.