FOOD
Hot Cheeto Pie
An American classic gets a remix. Julian's serving up a hot Cheeto pie!
FOOD
Hot Cheeto Pie
An American classic gets a remix. Julian's serving up a hot Cheeto pie!
Ingredients
Chili
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 pound (80/20) ground beef
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon beef base paste
- 1 tablespoon chili in adobo
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups water
Garnish
- 1 (8.5-ounce) bag Flamin' Hot Cheetos
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 bunch cilantro, tender stems and leaves only
Steps
Chili
- In a large cast-iron saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika and both chili powders. Stir to combine.
- Brown the meat for 8 minutes.
- Add beef base, chili in adobo and flour.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then add the crushed tomatoes and water. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook for 15 minutes until the liquid is mostly evaporated and the chili is thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Garnish
- In a serving bowl, add 1 cup of Hot Cheetos.
- Ladle chili on top and garnish with cheese, avocado and cilantro.