Perfect for camping, this Dutch Oven Frito Pie takes a homemade chili - made in the Dutch oven - that is served over Fritos with cheese and onions.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Dutch Oven Frito Pie
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 3 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Total Time 3 hourshours40 minutesminutes
Servings 16servings
Calories 265kcal
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
3cubes beef bullion
1/3cupred wine vinegar
1/4cupunsalted butter
2large onionsdiced
2green bell peppersdiced
3lbsground beef
1tablespoonchili powder
1/2tablespoonoregano
1/2tablespooncumin
1/2tablespoonpaprika
2-3dry bay leaves
3cupstomato sauce
2cans4 oz each diced green chiles
1large can29 oz pinto beans
1tablespoonTabasco or other hot sauce
Salt and pepperto taste
For serving - Fritosshredded cheddar cheese, diced onions
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the bullion and vinegar and set aside to let the bullion dissolve.
Heat a Dutch oven over 12-15 coals. In the Dutch oven, melt the butter. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until they are starting to soften.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through.
Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika and bay leaves; cook for a minute or two.
Stir in the tomato sauce, green chiles, and pinto beans. Then stir in the reserved vinegar mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place the lid on the Dutch oven and place 6-8 coals on top. Simmer for 2-3 hours.
When ready to serve, place Fritos in a bowl and top with the chili, shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions.
Notes
This can also be made on the stove over medium heat.To make things easier for camping, dice the onions and peppers beforehand and store in a large ziplock bag.Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.Nutrition information is for chili only - it does not include the Fritos or toppings.