Corn Chip Pie
A legendary dish from the Southwest, spicy, salty, and cheesy fabulous
Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef Minced, See Notes
- 1 ea Onion Diced small
- 1 Pkg Corn Chips You know the one, Fr*tos
- 10 oz Enchilada Sauce
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- 2 Tbsp Taco Mix See https://www.roguechef.com/?p=3239
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 can Ranch Style Beans OPTIONAL
- 1 Can Hatch Green Chilies OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until it shimmers
- Add beef and onions, and chillies (if used) cook 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, crumbling meat; drain
- Add the taco mix, beans if used, and enough enchilada sauce to cover, bring to a boil, thence reduce heat and simmer to reduce the sauce.
- We are looking for a thick chili consistency here.
- Taste and season
- In a greased 13x9 in baking dish, add a layer of corn chips to the bottom
- Add a layer of the meat mixture, and a layer of cheese
- Repeat the layering, leaving a layer of chips and cheese for the final layers.
- Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes
- Serve siding with guacamole, salsa, and more cheese.
Notes
A note on beef:
We are preparing a chili here; prime beef is unnecessary; a chuck roast will work well. Semi-freeze and mince down to 1/4" pieces. As a last resort, one can use ground beef.
To go vegetarian here, swap meat for plant-based meat.
A note of Corn Chips:
Yes, I am calling out a brand name here. I, as a rule, do not advertise these things. Please read between the *'s.
And a note on spice:
This is a mild recipe; one can kick it up by replacing the Hatch Chilies with jalapenos.
Nutrition
Calories: 2235kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 34gFat: 195gSaturated Fat: 97gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 62gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 2996mgPotassium: 569mgFiber: 19gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 2175IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 693mgIron: 6mg
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