Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCasper's DinerUpgrade Options Recipe

Upgrade Options Recipe

Inspired by Casper's Diner
Time1h
Serves4

Upgrade to a small chili, fried onion rings, pickles or Chili Chz Fries

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Ingredients

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Chili

Pickles

Method

Chili

  1. 1

    Cook the beef

    In a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

  2. 2

    Add vegetables

    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    Combine ingredients

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and water. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Fried Onion Rings

  1. 5

    Prepare the batter

    In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in the cold water until smooth.

  2. 6

    Heat the oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).

  3. 7

    Fry the onion rings

    Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  4. 8

    Drain and serve

    Remove the fried onion rings from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt if desired.

Pickles

  1. 9

    Prepare the pickles

    Simply arrange the pickle slices in a serving dish. No cooking required.

Chili Cheese Fries

  1. 10

    Cook the fries

    Prepare the frozen French fries according to package instructions, either by baking or frying.

  2. 11

    Assemble the dish

    Once the fries are cooked, place them on a serving plate. Top with the prepared chili and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.

  3. 12

    Melt the cheese

    Place the assembled fries in the oven for 5 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until the cheese is melted.

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