Description
Make the ultimate Loaded Chili Cheese Fries for your next game day gathering. This recipe delivers big flavor and is perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes, cut into fries
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and thoroughly pat dry.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 325°F (160°C). Fry potatoes in batches until lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the potatoes a second time until deep golden brown and crisp, about 2-4 minutes. Drain well and season immediately with salt. Keep warm.
- While fries cook, prepare the chili. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Layer the hot fries on a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet.
- Spoon the chili evenly over the fries.
- Sprinkle both the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chili.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add your favorite toppings before serving immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy fries, ensure potatoes are completely dry before the first fry.
- Adjust chili powder to control the spice level for your guests.
- Use high-quality cheese for the best melt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Estimate Needed
- Sugar: Estimate Needed
- Sodium: Estimate Needed
- Fat: Estimate Needed
- Saturated Fat: Estimate Needed
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate Needed
- Trans Fat: Estimate Needed
- Carbohydrates: Estimate Needed
- Fiber: Estimate Needed
- Protein: Estimate Needed
- Cholesterol: Estimate Needed