Frito Pie, Alabama-Style – Garden & Gun

Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 3 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 2 jalapeños, minced (seeds optional)
• 15 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 6-oz. can tomato paste
• 2 tbsp. kosher salt
• 1/3 cup chili powder
• 2 1/2 tbsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 4 cups low-sodium beef stock
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 cup dark beer
• 1/2 of 1 16-oz. can pinto beans, drained (optional)
• 12 2-oz. bags Fritos
• Optional garnishes: Chopped scallions, diced onion, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese