Frito Pie

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbs. chili powder
• 1 Tbs. cumin
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (4 oz) can diced chiles
• 1 (11 oz) can Mexi-corn, drained
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1-2 cups Frito chips
• 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 350.

Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high. Add the ground turkey; cook until browned all over, about 6 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.

Add the onions, jalapeno pepper and garlic. Sauté until veggies have softened, about 4 minutes. Add the cumin and chili powder; sauté another minute.

Add the tomatoes, beans, chiles, corn, and tomato sauce. Give a good pinch of salt and pepper to the mix and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until it’s all combined and happy and in love.

Pour the mix into a 9x13 baking dish and top with Fritos and cheese. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbling.

Garnish with cilantro and diced avocado, if desired.