Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen French fries
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, jalapenos, green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or deep fryer according to fries package instructions or to 350°F (175°C). Bake or fry the fries until golden brown and crispy. Season with salt and set aside.
- In a large skillet or saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, then drain excess grease. Add chopped onion and garlic (and bell pepper, if using) and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Arrange the fries on a platter, spoon chili over them, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Optionally, broil for a few minutes to melt the cheese. Top with sour cream, jalapenos, and green onions, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Crispy Fries: Soak fries in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch.
- Cheese Selection: Use cheddar cheese or experiment with other cheeses like Monterey Jack.
- Spice Level: Adjust chili powder and cayenne pepper to suit your taste.
- Make Ahead: Chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Topping Variations: Add bacon bits, diced tomatoes, avocado, or drizzles of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 900 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 35g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 170mg