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Woolworth's Frito Pie
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under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
3 reviews
ingredients
2 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 cup water (more if necessary)
1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
5 cups Fritos corn chips
1/2 pound Cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, shredded
chopped onion, for garnish
diced fresh jalapenos, for garnish
directions
Cook bacon in heavy skillet until fat is rendered. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is softened.
Add ground chuck and cook over medium high heat, stirring and breaking up lumps, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour off excess fat and add salt, chili powder, cumin, and tomato paste.
Slowly add water and simmer 10 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Add beans until heated through.
Divide corn chips among individual wide shallow bowls, top with chili. Sprinkle cheese on top.
Garnish with onion and jalapeno if desired.
cook's notes
I simmer mine more than the recipe suggests
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This is a copy cat recipe submitted to CDKitchen by a third-party. This recipe is not an original recipe unless specifically stated and is considered only to be an acceptable "clone" to the original for the home cook to attempt to duplicate. Please also note that many nationwide restaurant chains vary their menus and ingredients by region so the version provided may not be similar to what you may have tried before. All trademarks referenced are property of their respective owners.
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reviews & comments
October 9, 2020
Just made this and my roomie and I give it 4 stars! We like it a lot! Only thing I did different was added 3 pieces of bacon instead of 2 and I used Kidney beans. If I make it again will season it up a bit more as it's a bit bland. Miss Woolworths!!
August 29, 2020
I made this and really liked it! Will make again. Had never even heard of Woolworths having food. Just knew them as the dime store as a kid.
November 24, 2008
I have never had Woolworth's anything. I had eaten frito chili pie in school. I made this for my son and it was great. I made two changes. I used kidney beans instead of pinto beans and I only used 1 tablespoon of chili powder. I also lengthed the simmering time to reduce the water. He loved it and I got my 30 something year fix.