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Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 542kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
If you are hosting a game day this season, then these loaded chili cheese fries are a real winner! Cook up a batch and keep everyone happy!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds French fries
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed (1 can)
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes not drained (1 can)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions for topping

Instructions

  • In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, jalapeño, and garlic until no pink remains.
    1 pound ground beef, 1 onion, 1 jalapeño, 3 cloves garlic
    ground beef, chopped onion, diced jalapeños, and garlic in a pan with a wood spoon
  • Drain any excess fat and return the mixture to the skillet on the stovetop.
  • Stir in the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
    15 ounces kidney beans, 15 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    ingredients for chili in a pot with a wood spoon
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
    chili in a pot with a wood spoon
  • Meanwhile cook the French fries your favorite way - fry, air fry, or bake them.
    2 pounds French fries
    french fries on a white plate
  • Pile the hot fries onto one large, or several smaller, serving plate(s). Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, then ladle on the hot chili. Top with additional cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
    Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions
    chili cheese fries on a white plate

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Nutrition

Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1234mg | Potassium: 1185mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 6mg