Kid Friendly Chili {Frito Boats}

When I was growing up, our church always had a food stand at a local fall festival, and we served Frito Boats... lots and lots of Frito Boats! Frito Boats are simply corn chips served with a chili in the middle, and topped with shredded cheese.

 
Always loved them, but since I really do not enjoy the taste of beans in my chili... my recipe is quite a bit different from what we used to make way back when {more years have passed then I care to admit..LOL}. I have taken my childhood favorite, Frito Boats, and changed it up to fit the picky eaters {my kiddos} at our house while sneaking in a few extra veggies.



Give this tasty Kid Friendly Chili recipe a try one night this fall..... bet they will gobble it down too! =)






Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: a little over an hour

 


~Chili with more of a kid friendly twist! Served on top of Corn Chips and topped with Cheese.


1 Can Tomato Sauce
1 Can petite Diced Tomatoes
3 Cans Water
3-5 teaspoons chili powder
1 clove minced garlic
1 small onion, diced
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 cup diced fresh veggies (banana or green peppers, carrots)
1 pound ground beef/ ground turkey
1 cup whole grain elbow macaroni noodles
1 bag corn chips {Fritos or a similar generic brand}


1. Pour in the Can of Tomato Sauce and then add 3 Cans of water {using the Tomato Can to measure} in a large Sauce Pan on Medium/High Heat. Stir.

2. Next Stir in the Chili Powder, Garlic, Can Diced Tomatoes, Onion, Black Pepper, and Fresh Veggies. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to Medium. Stirring Occasionally. Do Not Cover.

3. While the Tomato mixture is cooking, {don't forget to stir}..... Cook your Ground Beef/ Ground Turkey. When fully cooked, drain and add to the Tomato mixture.

4. Allow to Simmer on Low/Medium Heat for about 30-40 Minutes. Then add the Whole Grain Elbow Macaroni Noodles.

5. Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until the Noodles are soft and have absorbed some of the extra water. {Chili will be Thin... not a chunky texture.}

6. Put enough Corn Chips in your bowls to fully cover the bottom. Add the Chili. Then Top with the Shredded Cheese. And Serve Hot.

* I usually add more Chili powder before adding the Shredded Cheese. Like my Chili Spicy. =)

Enjoy!!! =)