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Loaded Chili Cheese Fries

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Loaded Chili Cheese Fries are the ultimate comfort food made with crispy fries, hearty homemade beef chili, and melted cheddar cheese. Topped with fresh garnishes like onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and sour cream, this dish is perfect for game day, parties, or a hearty appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 whole white onion, cubed
  • 28 oz tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 6 oz light beer
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2.5 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp chipotle purée
  • 2 tbsp guajillo chili powder
  • 1.5 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 3–4 lbs cooked fries, seasoned
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Diced red onions, for garnish
  • Sliced jalapeños, for garnish
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Sour cream, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat a medium heat fire for direct cooking at around 350°F. Place a dutch oven over the heat with a drizzle of oil.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook for 2.5–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same dutch oven, add chopped white onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in guajillo chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt. Cook for 1 minute, coating the aromatics.
  5. Add back the beef along with beef broth, chipotle purée, and chopped tomatoes. Stir and cover.
  6. Lower heat to 300–325°F and let the chili simmer for 1.5–2 hours until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  7. Meanwhile, cook your fries until crispy (fresh-cut, baked, fried, or frozen).
  8. Arrange fries on a large platter, then add a generous handful of shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Spoon chili over fries, add more cheese, then top with diced red onions, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and sour cream.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • For thicker chili, simmer longer; for thinner chili, add more beef broth.
  • Steak fries, waffle fries, or tater tots hold up best under toppings.
  • Sharp cheddar is recommended, but Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or queso can be substituted.
  • Prepare the chili ahead of time and reheat before assembling for convenience.

Find it online: https://www.cookwithbenchi.com/chili-cheese-fries/