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Chili Cheese Fries

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 997kcal

Ingredients

For the chili

  • 1/4 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 10 oz Ground beef
  • 1 TBSP Onions finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 7 oz Canned diced tomato with the liquid
  • 4 oz Tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup Beef broth
  • 1/4 TBSP Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cacao powder
  • 1/8 tsp Brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt divided
  • 3 oz Red kidney beans drained and rinsed

For the fries

  • 1 lb French fries frozen
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • Sour cream for serving
  • 2 TBSP Scallions chopped
  • Nonstick spray

Beer

  • 24 oz Light beer cold
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 3-4 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  • Add the onion to the pot and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and salt to the pot. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chili has thickened. Add the kidney beans and cook for another 10 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
  • Preheat the oven heat to 400°F (204°C). Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook the french fries in the oven in a single layer on a sheet pan according to package directions. Remove the pan of fries from the oven.
    You can finish the fries on the sheet pan, or transfer them to a skillet for a restaurant-style presentation.
  • Spoon chili over the fries, then top with cheddar cheese.
  • Return the fries to the oven. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Add a dollop of sour cream if desired, garnish with scallions then serve immediately with beer.

Nutrition

Calories: 997kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1484mg | Potassium: 1230mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1605IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 505mg | Iron: 6mg