Name: Chili Cheese Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup Red onion (diced); 1/4 cup Green bell pepper (seeded and diced); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 8 oz Ground beef; 1/2 tsp Chili powder (use more or less depending on spice preference); 1/2 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 cup Chicken broth; 1 cup Crushed tomatoes; 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 TBSP Scallions (chopped for garnish); Jalapeño pepper (sliced for garnish (optional)); Salt; Black pepper; 6 oz French fries (fried or baked your preference); Canola oil (if frying); 4 TBSP Ranch dressing (for dipping or sour cream (optional)); 24 oz Coca Cola (cold)

Chili Cheese Fries

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 997kcal

Ingredients

Chili

1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Red onion diced
1/4 cup Green bell pepper seeded and diced
2 cloves Garlic minced
8 oz Ground beef
1/2 tsp Chili powder use more or less depending on spice preference
1/2 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Paprika
1 cup Chicken broth
1 cup Crushed tomatoes
1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
2 TBSP Scallions chopped for garnish
Jalapeño pepper sliced for garnish (optional)

Seasoning

Salt
Black pepper

French Fries

6 oz French fries fried or baked your preference
Canola oil if frying
4 TBSP Ranch dressing for dipping or sour cream (optional)

Soda

24 oz Coca Cola cold

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Instructions

Optional: place a glass or mug in the freezer.
Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil and saute the onions, peppers, and garlic until softened. Add the beef, along with the measured-out chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Brown the ground beef while breaking it up into smaller pieces with a spatula.
Stir in chicken broth and crushed tomato. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and simmer until you are ready to serve. While the chili is cooking make the French fries.
Cook the fries according to the instructions on the package for baking or frying.
To finish the chili: Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper or additional spices if needed.
Preheat the oven broiler on low.
Place the fries on a foil-lined baking sheet. Top with chili and cheese. Place under the broiler until melted.
To serve: Portion and garnish with scallions and jalapeño (if using). Serve with ranch or sour cream (if using) and soda in a frosted glass or mug if desired.

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