Chili Cheese Fries Recipe
Crispy fries topped with chili and melted cheese.
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Ingredients
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Fries
Chili
Toppings
Method
Fries Preparation
- 1
Bake the Fries
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen French fries in an even layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with vegetable oil and toss to coat. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through.
Chili Preparation
- 2
Cook the Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- 3
- 4
Combine Chili Ingredients
Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble Chili Cheese Fries
Once the fries are done baking, remove them from the oven. Place the fries on a serving platter. Spoon the chili mixture generously over the fries. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and return to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- 6
Garnish
Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.