Frito Pie Burritos

What you need:

For the chili:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 8 oz. water
  • 1 tsp. all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/8 tsp. cumin
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

For the pico de gallo:

  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • Salt to taste

For serving:

  • Flour tortillas
  • Pickled jalapenos
  • Sour cream
  • Fritos corn chips
  • Salsa con queso
  • Sour cream

Directions:

  1. For the chili: in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, crumbling as it browns.
  2. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Then add flour, chili powder, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cocoa powder, and cumin.
  3. Cook until it starts to bubble, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until thickened.
  4. Add beans and cook until heated through.
  5. For the pico de gallo: combine all ingredients and refrigerate until serving time.
  6. Layer tortilla with pickled jalapenos, sour cream, pico de gallo, Fritos, queso, and then chili.
  7. Fold in edges and wrap tightly. Serve immediately.

Recipe adapted from Taste and Tell

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