• Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
• Once hot, add the oil, followed by the ground beef. Break the beef up briefly, then let it sit undisturbed for about 3 minutes to develop some color.
• Continue cooking until beef is mostly cooked through but still some pink remaining, add the onion, garlic, and tomato paste, cook an additional 5 minutes.
• Add the chili seasoning, chili beans, petite diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and diced green chiles.
• Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and simmer uncovered until slightly reduced and thickened, about 25-30 minutes.
• Taste chili and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in half of the cheese. At this point you can serve it a few different ways:

Baked

• Preheat oven to 375℉ while the chili cooks.
• Spray a 13x9” baking dish lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Pour in the bag of Fritos, top with 3 heaping cups of the chili using a slotted spoon, and add the remaining cheese.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until hot.
• Serve immediately with toppings of choice.

Stovetop only

• Pour Fritos onto a serving platter, or divide amongst everyone’s bowls.
• Top with the hot chili using a slotted spoon, and sprinkle on remaining cheese.
• Serve immediately with toppings of choice.

Walking Frito Pie

• Instead of a large bag of Fritos, purchase individual size bags of Fritos, fill them up with chili, cheese, and toppings of choice.