Name: Como Smoke and Fire - Souths Chili Cheese Fries Recipe
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 oz Frozen French fries; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1 lb Ground beef; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tbs Chili powder; 14 oz Canned diced tomatoes; 15 oz Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup Beef broth; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 to taste Jalapeños, sliced (optional)

Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall is where friends, family, and flavor collide – right in the heart of Atlantic City, just steps from the world-famous boardwalk and beach. You’ll find 40 craft beers on draft and over 60 more in bottles and cans, but don’t let the name fool you – we’re not just a beer hall. We’re the beer hall. As for our cocktail game, think modern, bold, and dangerously crushable. Hungry? Good. Our menu takes American classics – burgers, hot dogs, all the hits – and gives them a gourmet glow-up you didn’t know you needed. It’s indulgent, it’s elevated, it’s a little over the top... just like us.

Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake according to package instructions until golden and crispy, usually about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Bake the Fries

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Cook the Beef and Aromatics

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Then add the canned diced tomatoes (with juices), kidney beans, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Add Spices and Liquids

Once the fries are ready, remove them from the oven and place them on a serving platter. Spoon the chili mixture generously over the fries. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños if desired. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

Combine and Serve

Frozen French fries

Olive oil

Salt

Ground beef

Onion, chopped

Garlic, minced

Chili powder

Canned diced tomatoes

Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Beef broth

Cumin

Black pepper

Cheddar cheese, shredded

Jalapeños, sliced (optional)