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CrescentHollow Cookbook

frito
pie
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Source: Gramps (Vic)
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Directions
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Cook pinto beans until done.
Brown 2 lbs ground beef seasoned along with 3 heaping tablespoons flour. Brown flour with the ground beef to prepare a brown roux. Add enough water to the ground beef mixture to bring it to the right consistency. This should not be too thick or too thin, but a nice consistency to pour over the Fritos.
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Add chili powder and caldo to taste. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
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To build the Frito Pie: First Fritos, then add cheese, beans, hot ground beef chili mixture, fresh chopped onions, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
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