Crustless Chili and Cheese Pie

Crustless Chili and Cheese Pie is a quick and easy way to get your chili and cheese fix. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a party snack. The best part is, you don't have to worry about making a crust, so it's virtually foolproof.

The Crustless Chili and Cheese Pie was born out of necessity. I was craving chili and cheese, but I didn't have any cornbread to make it with. So I decided to try making it without a crust. It turned out so well that I've been making it ever since.

Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain off excess fat.
3. Add onion, green pepper, and red pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
4. Stir in chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato soup, chili powder, and cumin.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
6. Pour the chili mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Top with shredded cheese of your choice.
8. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Why It Works

• The ground beef provides a hearty base for the chili.
• The vegetables add flavor and texture.
• The chili beans and diced tomatoes give the chili a nice kick.
• The tomato soup thickens the chili and makes it extra flavorful.
• The chili powder and cumin add warm, earthy spices.
• The shredded cheese melts and gets bubbly, creating a delicious topping.