Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDagwood's Tavern & GrillDag's Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

Dag's Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Our hand cut fries smothered in our homemade chili and topped with melted cheese.

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Ingredients

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Fries

Method

Fries

  1. 1

    Prep the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thick fries.

  2. 2

    Soak the Fries

    Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Potatoes

    Remove the fries from the water and pat them dry with a towel. Fry the potatoes in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.

  5. 5

    Season the Fries

    Remove the fries from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.

Chili

  1. 6

    Cook the Beef

    In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.

  2. 7

    Add Aromatics

    Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 8

    Combine the Ingredients

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

  4. 9

    Simmer the Chili

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

Assembly

  1. 10

    Layer the Fries

    On a large serving platter, place a generous layer of hot fries.

  2. 11

    Add the Chili

    Spoon the homemade chili over the fries evenly.

  3. 12

    Top with Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chili. Allow it to melt slightly.

  4. 13

    Garnish

    Top with sliced green onions for added flavor and color before serving.

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