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Chili Bar Estimator

Set up a chili bar or Frito pie station. Calculate gallons of chili, ground beef, beans, crushed tomatoes, shredded cheese, Fritos bags, sour cream, and slow cookers needed.

Chili Bar Setup
25

¾ cup = Frito pie cup, 1½–2 cups = full bowl

1.25 cups
CupBig bowl

Chili

2

gallons (32 cups)

Ground Beef

6.3 lbs

Beans (15-oz cans)

8

Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz)

7

Shredded Cheddar

1.6 lbs

Fritos (9.25-oz bags)

3

Sour Cream (16 oz)

2

6-qt Slow Cookers

2

Bowls & Spoons

32

💡 Pro Tips

  • • Chili tastes better the next day — cook it 24 hours ahead and reheat slowly.
  • • Offer one mild and one spicy pot; label them clearly.
  • • Toppings to set out: cheese, onions, jalapeños, sour cream, scallions, and Fritos.