Frito Chili Pie

I like my chili thick and mild with just a bit of zing and I hate the taste of pre-packaged seasoning mix so here's my own chili recipe served my favorite way...scooped over a layer of fritos corn chips and topped with shredded cheddar cheese! This reminds me of childhood! Enjoy.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ground chuck
• 1⁄2 lb ground sausage (I use mild pork sausage but you could use ground turkey, italian sausage or whatever you choose)
• 4  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  small onions, chopped or 2  tablespoons  minced  onion flakes
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans  light kidney beans, drained
• 1  teaspoon cumin, heaping
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon  smoked paprika
• 1  teaspoon parsley flakes, heaping
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit this if you dont want zing)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
•  Fritos corn chips
•  shredded cheddar cheese (to garnish)

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a dutch oven or large pot.
2. Cook until beef and sausage are browned and drain excess grease.
3. Turn heat to medium and add remaining ingredients.
4. Turn heat to medium low and simmer for 40 minutes.
5. To Serve:
6. Pour a layer of Fritos onto a plate or into a bowl.
7. Spoon chili over Fritos.
8. Garnish with desired amount of shredded cheddar cheese.