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Traeger Frito Pie

Traeger Frito Pie

By Traeger Kitchen

Hearty brisket chili over crisp Fritos is a game day recipe for success. Devour it out under the Friday night lights or at home on Sunday while watching your favorite football team.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

4 Hours
15 Minutes

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

main
1 yellow onion
2 Bell Pepper, Green
1 Bell Pepper, orange
3 TablespoonJacobsen Salt Co. Pure Kosher Sea Salt
3 Tablespooncoarse ground black pepper, divided
31 OunceTomatoes, canned-diced
15 1/2 OunceKidney Beans, canned
10 OunceBeans, pinto (canned)
4 Tablespoonchili powder
2 Tablespoononion powder
1 Tablespoongarlic powder
3 Poundleftover beef brisket
4 Cupsour cream
4 TablespoonChives, fresh
20 SmallFritos Corn Chips, bag
Units of measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, start the Traeger according to grill instructions. Set the temperature to 375 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Salt and pepper the chopped onion and diced peppers. Cook on a sheet pan in the Traeger until translucent, about 14-20 minutes.

    00:20

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

    Ingredients
    • 1  yellow onion

    • 2  Bell Pepper, Green

    • 1  Bell Pepper, orange

    • 3 Tablespoon Jacobsen Salt Co. Pure Kosher Sea Salt

    • 3 Tablespoon coarse ground black pepper, divided

  • Step 3

    While peppers are cooking, drain 2 cans of tomatoes and 1 can of kidney beans and add them to a 10-inch cast iron pot. Drain half of the juice out of the pinto beans and add to pot.

    Ingredients
    • 31 Ounce Tomatoes, canned-diced

    • 15 1/2 Ounce Kidney Beans, canned

    • 10 Ounce Beans, pinto (canned)

  • Step 4

    Add chili powder, kosher salt, ground pepper, onion powder and garlic powder to the pot and mix together.

    Ingredients
    • 4 Tablespoon chili powder

    • 2 Tablespoon onion powder

    • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder

  • Step 5

    Cut the brisket into 1-inch cubes and add to the pot. Add cooked peppers and onions and mix together. Add water as needed.

    Ingredients
    • 3 Pound leftover beef brisket

  • Step 6

    Turn the grill temperature down to 250 degrees F and cook for 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Add water as needed during the cooking process.

    04:00

    250 ˚F / 121 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 7

    After 4 hours, taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Top chili with sour cream, chives and Fritos. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 4 Cup sour cream

    • 4 Tablespoon Chives, fresh

    • 20 Small Fritos Corn Chips, bag

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