Easy Frito Chili Pie Instant Pot Recipe

Make this delicious Frito Chili Pie Instant Pot Recipe in just 10 minutes when you use your pressure cooker. It is the perfect meal for busy weeknights or to enjoy on Game Day.

Frito Chili Pie Instant Pot Recipe

Have you had Frito Chili Pie before? If you haven’t, you are missing out for sure!

This is comfort food in a bowl and our family can’t get enough. The crunchy corn chips combined with the delicious chili just make this one awesome meal.

Plus, this entire meal from start to finish can be ready in only 10 minutes! Yes, you read that right….10 minutes!!!

If you need a quick meal that everyone will love, this is the best recipe. It is simply delicious.

No need to bake this in the oven when you have the instant pot that can make it in minutes.

What to serve with Instant Pot frito pie?

We love to put out a topping bar when we make this yummy instant pot frito pie. It is so fun to load our plates up with our favorite toppings.

It is perfect for family dinner, game day and more.  I make sure to put out lots of toppings and everyone can load their Frito Pie up with lots of yummy toppings.

Of course you need frito corn chips so make sure you have a bag of fritos!

Other good toppings include:

• shredded cheese (Try cheddar cheese,  Colby, mozzarella and more.)
• sour cream
• diced onion
• hot sauce
• diced jalapeno peppers

It is also good with this easy homemade cornbread or you also try Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe for a little extra kick.

Let’s make Instant Pot Chili Cheese Frito Pie!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of ground beef
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 onion, diced (I use frozen diced onion.)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cans Pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 Tablespoon Chili powder
• 2 cans tomato sauce, 8 oz
• 1 tablespoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz

Toppings – Fritos, Cheddar cheese, sour cream and onion.

How to make Instant Pot Chili:

1. In the Instant pot, brown the ground beef on the saute setting until it is completely browned.
2. Add in all the other ingredients including rinsed beans except for the fritos and toppings.
3. Add the lid. Set the valve to sealing.
4. Set the pressure for 5 minutes.
5. When finished, do a quick release to remove the pressure.
6. Stir to combine the flavors.

Serve over fritos. Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream and fresh diced onions.

Note: You can also use kidney beans.

It is so delicious and one of our favorite frito recipes!

How to freeze frito chili pie?

You can easily freeze the chili and put in the freezer for a quick meal later. I like to freeze it flat in freezer bags but you could also use freezer containers if you prefer.

This is a great idea when you just don’t have any time and can grab this from the freezer. Sometimes I also freeze in small portions just for me to enjoy at lunch during the day. 🙂

You need a pressure cooker for this Pressure Cooker Frito Chili Pie Recipe.

I am using an 8 quart Instant pot but you can use a 6 quart. I personally have an Instant Pot and so far I am loving it.

You can find the Instant pot on sale here.  It’s really changed dinner time around here.

If you have been putting off trying an instant pot, I highly recommend going ahead and biting the bullet. I love using the pressure cooker when I don’t have much time.

It is perfect for frozen food or meals that normally take a while. You can toss everything in and have dinner ready in no time at all.

Those days when you forget to take something out of the freezer or wait until the last minute for dinner, the instant pot is your saving grace.

I am not exaggerating when I say it truly has changed meal time around here. We love ours and it makes soup recipes even easier.

You can also these Instant Pot Accessories to make pressure cooking a breeze/

If you don’t have a pressure cooker yet, try making Crock Pot Frito Chili Pie Recipe. It is so good!

Tips to make this Pressure Cooker Frito Chili Pie recipe even quicker:

Now of course you will want fresh onion to top your frito pie with. However, the recipe also calls for diced onion in the instant pot.

Another time saving tip is to use a small food chopper or food processor to quickly and easily chop onions. I actually do this with peppers too.

If you do not have one of these, I highly recommend them. They are such a time saver and you can get the veggies really fine.

I usually just chop the entire vegetable and freeze what I don’t need. It’s so nice to be able to just take the diced onion out of the freezer for recipes.

This is how I meal prep. It’s so quick and easy and helps get dinner on the table fast.

Print this FRITO CHILI PIE INSTANT POT RECIPE below:

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Instant Pot Frito Chili Pie

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Make this easy and tasty Frito Chili Pie Instant Pot Recipe in only 10 minutes. It is the perfect meal for busy weeknights or to enjoy on Game Day.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Instant Pot Frito Chili Pie

Servings: 6

Calories: 545 kcal

Author: Eating on a Dime

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 onion diced (I use frozen diced onion.)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cans Pinto beans drained and rinsed
• 1 Tablespoon Chili powder
• 2 cans tomato sauce 8 oz
• 1 tablespoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
• Toppings - Fritos Cheddar cheese, sour cream and onion.

Instructions

1. In the Instant pot, brown the ground beef on the saute setting until it is completely browned.
2. Add in all the other ingredients including rinsed beans except for the fritos and toppings.
3. Add the lid. Set the valve to sealing.
4. Set the pressure for 5 minutes.
5. When finished, do a quick release to remove the pressure.
6. Stir to combine the flavors.
7. Serve over fritos. Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream and fresh diced onions.

Recipe Notes

You can also use kidney beans.

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Frito Chili Pie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 545 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31g 48%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Cholesterol 107mg 36%

Sodium 1539mg 64%

Potassium 1261mg 36%

Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 6g

Protein 34g 68%

Vitamin A 16.4%

Vitamin C 16.4%

Calcium 14.4%

Iron 41.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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