Chili Cheese Fries

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until softened.
  3. 3Add the beef mince to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  4. 4Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano, Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. 5Add diced tomatoes, pasta sauce and kidney beans to the pot. Stir until combined.
  6. 6Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. 7Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8For the cheese sauce, melt your butter into a saucepan.
  9. 9Mix the melted butter with flour and milk using a whisk until thick.
  10. 10Add your cheese and keep mixing until you get a nice thick runny consistency.
  11. 11Place the chips onto a plate.
  12. 12Pour your cheese sauce over the chips.
  13. 13Add your chili on top of the cheese sauce.
  14. 14Add more cheese sauce at the end.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 500 g-1kg beef mince
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 jar tomato pasta sauce
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • Frozen French Fries
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • Orange cheese slices
  • Cheddar Cheese

Equipment

panwooden spoonspatulawhisklarge potsaucepan

Tips

  • You can use green or yellow peppers instead of red peppers.
  • Break down the minced meat until it's separated.
  • Leave the chili on a simmer until the mixture has thickened.
  • Keep mixing the cheese sauce until you get a nice thick runny consistency.
  • Have your chips frying in the background while making your chili.