Yes you go from making a great pot of Chili to serving it up as a great dish called Frito's Chili Pie. I grew up in Houston and loved going to the local Dairy Queen or D. Q. as we called them and eating my favorite dish there and that was Frito's Chili Pie, if you have never tasted a Frito's Chili Pie then now is the time to come to the table and get a real treat. This was invented in 1932 by a lady named Daisy Dean Doolin and she made up recipes from her home for something that we call Frito's today. A relative named Elmer Doolin bought a recipe and a machine to make Frito's for $100.00 dollars and she used her kitchen to make dishes up to be used with the Frito's, she even made recipes for desserts. Now that would be nice a sweet and a savory taste all in one. I can remember that I ate Fridge Cycles and Frito's was one of my favorite snacks as a kid walking home from school in Ga, I can remember eating that combo together and I still enjoy it today. Am going to try and get my hands on one of the cook books made by her for Frito's. Can you imagine starting a business as big as Frito's Lay in a kitchen just for 100.00, only in America and hard work can that happen. I wish I could have been a fly on Daisey's wall. What a great cook she must of been. Any who Texas it seems does claim to be where this dish was invented. There is a eatery in Santa Fe that claims to have invented the Frito's Chili Pie however I think that claim belongs to Daisy. Any who if you would like to try a good recipe try this one. I have had fans write and say that they make Frito's Chili Pie out of Vegetable Soup to make their kids eat it. I like to layer it like to layer the Frito's, chili, cheese and onions. Sering this hot is a must and with the cheese melted. Can chili may be used if you are in a hurry but doesn't give this dish its justice. You know its OK for Texas to claim that the Frito's Chili Pie was made in Texas because the South claims to have made up the Red Velvet cake and it was invented in NY at the Waldorf I believe. Interesting story the way our foods came to be in our country. The manufacturing revolution with all its inventions has added a great deal of new dishes for us Americans to enjoy. Also I have a new article out that I'd like for you to read and like at http://www.aikenstandard.com/article/20130731/AIK0405/130739923 and its on Okra what a wonderful vegetable. Here is the chili recipes for you to try with your Frito's Chili Pie recipe.
Frito's Chili Pie:
1 Pound Ground Lean Beef
1 Onion Diced
1 Green Bell Pepper diced
6 Cloves Garlic Minced
3 TBSP Olive Oil
2 tsp. Onion and Garlic Powders
1 TBSP Paprika
2 TBSP Cumin
3 TBSP Chili Powder
1 tsp Oregano
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tsp. Yellow Prepared Mustard
1 TBSP Vinegar
1 TBSP Sugar
1 can 14 oz Diced Tomatoes
1 small can Tomatoes Sauce
1/1/2 to 2 cups water
1 Bag Frito's
1 Bag Shredded Cheese
1 Cup Diced Fresh Onion
Cook the onions, garlic, and bell peppers until done. Cook the beef with the onion mix until brown and minced. Add the spices, herbs, and salt, pepper to the beef. That includes the chili powders and cumin. Cook until well blended. Add 2 TBSP flour to the beef mix and stir well. Add the water, tomatoes, and tomatoes sauce. Simmer about 30 minutes. To plate your pie you just pour some Frito's on a plate, top it with hot chili and Cheese. Add the onions on the top if you wish and eta hot where the cheese is melted. Bona Y'all.
I hope you enjoy this dish and the chili. Please watch my show at aikenstandared.tv. Listen to my cooking show on the web at martinchristianradio.com in the mornings. Read my new article at aikenstandard.com and email me with any recipes that you would like to share and let me use them on the TV show. Follow my blog and like my fan page , Cooking With MadJon and Friends, on face book. Happy trails to you until we meet again. God Bless, Eileen Hutson, MadJon.
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