Chuck's Classic Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

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Chuck's Classic Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings people

Calories 373

This classic chili cheese fries recipe a favorite for game day or backyard BBQ with friends and family. Delicious hearty chili over a classic french fries with all the right toppings is the perfect dish to share with a group of people for a fun event.

Equipment

Ingredients

Fries

32oz frozen french fries
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Chili

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef (90/10 lean)
1 sweet onion (diced)
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 15 oz can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef broth or stock
1 tsp salt (divided)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, spicy!)
sour cream (optional topping)
red onion (chopped, optional topping)
hot sauce (optional topping)

Instructions

Chili:

Heat a pot on the stove over medium high heat and brown your ground beef and onions until no longer pink. Once cooked, drain out any excess fat drippings.
Stir in all remaining ingredients and simmer over low-medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid has cooked down and the chili reaches a nice thick consistency. Set aside and keep warm.

Fries:

Lightly coat a baking with cooking spray or oil. Bake the french fries in the oven in a single layer on a sheet pan following the instructions on the package.
When done, remove the baking sheet a of fries from the oven and turn the oven heat to 400F.
You can finish the fries on a sheet pan, or transfer them to an oven-safe dish or skillet for and spoon 1 1/2 cups of chili over the fries, then top with cheddar cheese.
Place the fries back into the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Add your favorite toppings if desired (shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped red onions, hot sauce) and serve immediately.

Calories: 373kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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