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CHILI. CHEESE. FRIES. I mean what else can I say? You already know the vibes and that chili cheese fries are slamming. This recipe is super easy and perfect for a main dish or an appetizer on game day.
For more game day recipes check out my Beer Battered Onion Rings and Honey Garlic Chicken Wings .
Ingredients for chili cheese fries
This is not a recipe with a small ingredient list. Since you’ll be making your own chili for this lots of things are needed but it’s so worth it. It may seem like a lot but it comes together easily.
For this recipe you will need:
- ground beef
- salt & pepper
- red onion
- habanero pepper
- a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes
- red pepper chili flakes
- cajun seasoning
- paprika
- cumin
- garlic powder
- chili powder
- brown sugar
- beef broth
- red kidney beans
- shredded cheddar cheese
- Frozen french fries
- Scallions and sour cream for the toppings
How to make chili cheese fries
Making this recipe is easier than you think. You’ll need a large pan to make the chili first. Brown the ground beef then add the onions and peppers. After a few minutes add the diced tomatoes and all the seasonings. Lastly add the beef broth and red kidney beans.
While the chili is cooking, “cook” the frozen french fries according to the packaged directions. Serve the chili on top of the fries with the shredded cheese, scallions and sour cream.
The full directions with measurements are below on the recipe card.
Faqs & Tips for this recipe
Feel free to melt the cheese on top of the chili cheese fries. To do this preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the fries on a baking sheet and top with the chili and cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted.
Instead of a habanero pepper you can use a jalapeño pepper.
If you want it less spicy, use half the amount of chili powder.
Chili Cheese Fries
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup red onion , diced
- 1/2 tsp habanero pepper , diced
- 15 oz fire roasted tomatoes, diced can
- 2 tsp red pepper chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 15 oz red kidney beans , can drained & rinsed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 lb frozen french fries
- Scallions & sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425.
- In a large pan over medium high heat, brown the ground beef with some salt and pepper, stirring occasionally. This takes about 5 minutes. Drain the ground beef, remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan over medium heat, add some olive oil to the pan. Add the onion and pepper and cook stirring frequently until it’s nice and soft. Put the ground beef back in the pan.
- Add the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the red pepper chilli flakes, cajun, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, brown sugar and cumin to the mixture.
- Pour the beef both and beans in, stir to combine. Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime cook the frozen french fries according to the package.
- Uncover and let simmer for 20 additional minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should be thickened when it’s finished.
- Turn off the heat & stir in half of the shredded cheese into the chili until it’s melted.
- Spoon the chili over the fries and top with scallions, sour cream and the remainder of the cheese.
- Eat and enjoy! This can be a main dish or an appetizer.
Video
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This appetizer is a hit every time! It’s so easy to make and always so tasty. I never want to share these with anyone lol I know I’m going to tear these up every time !
hahaha! I never want to share either.