Upside-Down Frito Pie

Name: Upside-Down Frito Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 5 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground turkey or beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 envelopes chili seasoning mix; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3 cups corn chips; Optional: Sour cream, minced fresh cilantro and additional chopped onion

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2 hours 5 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Using ground turkey is a smart way to lighten this hearty family pleaser! —Mary Berg, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey or beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 envelopes chili seasoning mix
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups corn chips
Optional: Sour cream, minced fresh cilantro and additional chopped onion

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; stir in chili seasoning. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour tomatoes and tomato sauce over turkey.
2. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until heated through. Stir turkey mixture to combine. Top with beans. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with chips. If desired, serve with sour cream, minced cilantro and additional onion.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 524 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 1662mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 41g protein.

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