Chili Cheese Fries

Name: Chili Cheese Fries
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs Frozen French Fries, crinkle-cut or shoestring; 1 lb Ground Beef (85% Lean); 1 small Onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves of Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked or sweet; 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried; 1 tbsp Tomato Paste; 1 cup Tomato Sauce; 1/2 cups Beef Broth; 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper, optional; 1 tsp Kosher Salt; 1/2 tsp Pepper (Black); 8oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded (about 2 cups); 2 Scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cups Pickled Jalapeño Slices; 1/2 cups Sour Cream; Some Kosher Salt, to taste

Crispy fries smothered in a savory, slow-simmered beef chili and finished with sharp cheddar, tangy pickled jalapeños and a cooling dollop of sour cream. This indulgent take on loaded fries blends smoky spices, rich tomato, and melty cheese for a perfect game-day or comfort-food treat. Quick to assemble once the chili is simmering, it's a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to customize to your heat preference.

Crispy fries smothered in a savory, slow-simmered beef chili and finished with sharp cheddar, tangy pickled jalapeños and a coolin... Show more

Traditional American Recipe

Health Grade

C · Balanced

Rating

4.2

Time

40 min

Price

2,50 €

Calories

1300 kcal

easy

high protein

low sugar

kid friendly

Method

Preheat and prep

Heat the oven to 425° F. While it warms, finely chop the Onion, mince the Garlic, and thinly slice the Scallions. If your Sharp Cheddar Cheese isn't already shredded, shred it now and keep it chilled for the finish.

Bake the fries

Spread the Frozen French Fries (crinkle-cut or shoestring) on a sheet pan in a single layer, using two pans if needed so they aren't crowded. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and deep golden. Sprinkle with Kosher Salt right after baking.

Brown the beef

Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Ground Beef (85% Lean) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains, 6–8 minutes. Stir in the onion and cook 3 minutes until softened, then add the garlic, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Paprika (smoked or sweet), Oregano, and Tomato Paste; cook 1 minute more, stirring, until fragrant.

Simmer the chili

Stir in the Tomato Sauce, Beef Broth, Worcestershire Sauce, and the Cayenne Pepper (optional) if you want heat. Season with the remaining salt and Pepper (Black), then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thick enough to mound on a spoon.

Assemble and serve

Pile the fries into a serving platter or wide bowls, spoon the hot chili over the top, and scatter on the cheddar while everything is still hot so it melts. Finish with the scallions, the Pickled Jalapeño Slices, and spoonfuls of Sour Cream, then serve right away.