Retro Chili Pie

Retro Chili Pie

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

1-1/2 (pounds) ground chuck

1 large yellow onion, chopped

1 (20 ounce) can diced tomatoes and juice

1 (20 ounce) can tomato sauce

1-1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 heaping teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano

1 (20 ounce) can chili beans

1 cup water

cooking oil spray

4 cups Frito Chips, Original Size

3 cups sharp or long horn cheese, shredded

Garnish with Green Onions, chopped

Directions

In a stew pan, brown the ground chuck and add the onions, cook until the onions are clear and the meat is browned.

Add the tomatoes and juice, tomato sauce and all the seasons, mix well. Cook on medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.

Stir in the Chili Beans and water then stirring bring to a near boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Spray a 9 X 13 casserole baking dish with cooking oil spray.

Pour 2 cups of the Frito Chips into the bottom of the baking dish.

Pour the chili over the Frito Chips.

Top with the reminder of the Frito Chips then sprinkle with the cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Garnish with fresh green onions.

Enjoy!