Chili Cheese Fries Recipe + VIDEO
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 - 8 servings
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Calories
836 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Chili Cheese Fries Recipe + VIDEO
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Nothing is better than a plate of crispy fries loaded with a quick and easy chili, LOTS of melty cheese, and your favorite extra toppings! This delicious dish is perfect for game days, parties, or any time you're craving classic junk food with a homemade twist.
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Ingredients
For the Chili –
- 1 pound ground beef
- 7 ounces Mexican chorizo
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounce tomato sauce canned
- 15 ounce diced tomatoes canned
- 3 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin ground
- 1 cup water
- salt
- black pepper
For the Chili Cheese Fries –
- 28 ounce frozen French fries bagged
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup scallions chopped
- ¼ cup jalapeno pepper sliced, pickled
Instructions
- Set a large 6 quart pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, chorizo, onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat into small pieces and cook the meat and onions for 5-8 minutes, until the meat is well browned.
- Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and juices, ancho chili powder, ground cumin, and an additional cup of water. Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer the chili for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavor is well developed. Taste, then salt and pepper if needed. Do not add salt earlier as many of the ingredients are already salty.
- Once the chili is simmering, make the french fries. Either follow this recipe for homemade fries, or bake frozen french fries on a large baking sheet, according to the package instructions.
- Once the fries are golden and crispy, pile them on a large serving platter. Ladle hot chili over the top of the fries, then follow with a heavy sprinkling of cheddar cheese, several dollops of sour cream, a sprinkling of scallions, and pickled jalapeños. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can make the chili a day or so in advance. But I do not recommend assembling the chili fries until you're ready to eat.
- The quick homemade chili will keep well for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Prepare the fries right when ready to load with toppings and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1basket
Calories
836kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
1564mg
(65%)
Potassium
1437mg
(31%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3175IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
412mg
(41%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 836 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1basket | |
| Calories | 836kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1564mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 1437mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3175IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 412mg | 41% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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2 reviews
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