Chili Cheese Fries
Chili cheese fries combine crispy fries with a hearty chili mixture and gooey cheese, making it a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the chili
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp garlic, crushed
- 500 g ground beef
- 800 g diced tomatoes
- 400 g can red kidney beans, drained
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin, ground
- 2 tsp chili flakes
For the fries
- 750 g frozen fries
For the cheese topping
- 250 g mozzarella cheese
- 250 g cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
- In a deep frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and crushed garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, or until browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, red kidney beans, tomato paste, sugar, paprika, cumin, and chili flakes.
- Let the mixture simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread frozen fries evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Season fries with salt and pepper after baking.
- Pile the fries onto a serving tray and pour the chili mixture on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese generously over the chili.
- Return the dish to the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
For an extra kick, add toppings like sliced jalapeños, sour cream, or diced green onions. Leftover chili can be stored and used in other dishes.