Chili Cheese Fries
Dive into indulgence with Chili Cheese Fries, a comfort food classic that's perfect for game days or casual gatherings! This recipe starts with golden, crispy frozen French fries as the base, piled high with hearty homemade chili featuring ground beef, kidney beans, and bold seasonings like chili powder and cumin. Melted cheddar cheese cascades over the savory chili, creating an irresistible layer of gooey, cheesy goodness. Customize each plate with optional toppings like spicy jalapeño slices, creamy sour cream, and fresh scallions for added flavor and texture. Ready in under an hour, these loaded fries combine crispy, meaty, and tangy elements into one crowd-pleasing dish everyone will love. Perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen French fries
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup jalapeño slices, optional
- 0.5 cup sour cream, optional
- 0.25 cup scallions, sliced, optional
Instructions
Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the package of frozen fries, typically 425°F (220°C).
Arrange the frozen French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake according to package directions, usually 25-30 minutes, until golden and crispy. Flip halfway through cooking for even crisping.
While the fries bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. This will take about 6-8 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned beef. Cook for 3-4 more minutes until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Stir in the tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven and transfer onto a large serving platter or individual plates.
Pour the chili evenly over the fries.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the hot chili and fries so it starts to melt.
If desired, add jalapeño slices on top for some extra heat. Serve immediately.
Optionally, top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with sliced scallions for added flavor and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 244.3 g | 313% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.4 g | 527% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 615 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 7137 mg | 310% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 359.2 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.7 g | 188% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 192.1 g | 384% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2204 mg | 170% | |
| Iron | 26.7 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 7216 mg | 154% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
