Frito Pie

• Mitchell's Chili (or Mitchili), Adapted from Mitchell West's prizewinning recipe
• 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 28 ounces (1 can) whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped (don't drain)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
• 2 cans kidney beans, strained and rinsed
• 2 12 oz bottles Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale
• 1 cup strong, fresh-brewed coffee
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• sea salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• olive oil
• Frito Pie
• 6 cups Fritos
• 6 cups chili (Mitchili)
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar or peper jack cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup diced green onions
• 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos (optional)
• 1 avocado (optional)
• 1/2 cup sour cream

1. Put onions and garlic in a large saucepan with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sautee for about 5 minutes until the onions begin to turn translucent, then add peppers. Sautee for 1-2 minutes more, then add 1 bottle of beer and let cook for about an hour, or until the beer is almost gone.
2. Move the onions and garlic to the edge of the pan and add the ground beef, chili power, cinnamon, oregano, paprika, and cumin. Add a little more salt and pepper. Once meat has finished browning, add the chicken stock. Let this simmer on low heat uncovered for about 2 hours.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and coffee. Let this simmer on low heat then place the lid on the pan. Let simmer for 1 hour then add beans and the second bottle of beer.
4. Simmer one more hour and then it's ready for Frito pie!
5. Note: If at any time it begins to look too thick, add a bit of water or chicken stock to thin it out. Makes at least 8 servings.
6. Place 1 c. (or a handful) of Fritos in each bowl. Top with 1 c. of chili and add desired toppings.
7. As Chris suggested, "Follow with a Lone Star Beer or Dr. Pepper float made with Blue Bell Ice Cream," other Texas favorites.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/33520-frito-pie (may not work)