Description
Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with these Chili Cheese Fries! Crispy fries topped with rich beef chili and gooey cheese create a decadent meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Frozen fries (shoestring or crinkle-cut) or russet potatoes (cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick sticks)
- Lean ground beef
- Diced onions
- Garlic
- Kidney beans
- Pinto beans
- Crushed tomatoes
- Beef broth
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Non-alcoholic beer (optional)
- Worcestershire sauce (non-alcoholic, optional)
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Colby Jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese (optional)
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for garnish)
- Sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled, for garnish)
- Chopped red onion (optional, for garnish)
- Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Hot sauce (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your fries: If using frozen fries, preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the package, usually around 400-425°F (200-220°C). Arrange the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake according to package directions, typically 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. For homemade fries, soak russet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes, dry thoroughly, and then bake or deep-fry until crispy.
- Heat your chili: While your fries are baking, gently warm your prepared chili in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until hot and simmering. If the chili is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of beef broth or water to achieve a spoonable consistency.
- Assemble the chili cheese fries: Once the fries are crispy and the chili is hot, spread the fries evenly across the bottom of an oven-safe dish. Spoon the warm chili generously over the fries, then sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Melt the cheese: Place the assembled chili cheese fries back into the preheated oven or under the broiler until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, about 5-10 minutes in the oven at 375°F (190°C) or 2-4 minutes under the broiler.
- Garnish and serve immediately: Carefully remove the dish from the oven and garnish with your favorite toppings like green onions, sour cream, or jalapeños. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Ensure fries are crispy before adding toppings to avoid sogginess. Shredding your own cheese will provide a creamier melt. Adjust the heat level of your chili to your preference by adding cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes.