Woolworths Frito Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• woolworth's frito pie
• 2 slices bacon , cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 lb ground chuck
• 1 tsp salt (more or less to taste)
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground 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 lb cheddar or monterey jack, shredded
• optional: chopped onion and diced fresh jalapenos for garnish
• 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 min, 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.