Chili Chips

Get ready to elevate your snack game with this bold and flavorful Chili Chips recipe—perfect for game days, casual gatherings, or a cozy night in! This ultimate crowd-pleaser layers a hearty, homemade chili featuring tender ground beef, smoky spices, and a touch of heat from jalapeños over a crispy bed of potato chips. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese, creamy sour cream, and a garnish of fresh cilantro, every bite delivers a mouthwatering balance of crunch, spice, and creaminess. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make appetizer or comfort food treat is a delicious twist on classic nachos. Pair it with an icy drink, and you’ve got a dish that’s guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams potato chips
• 250 grams ground beef
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
• 200 grams red kidney beans
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small jalapeño
• 100 grams shredded cheddar cheese
• 60 grams sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Finely chop the jalapeño, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped jalapeño to the cooked beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

Add the canned crushed tomatoes and drained red kidney beans. Stir to combine and reduce the heat to low. Let the chili simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

While the chili cooks, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the potato chips evenly on a large, oven-safe platter or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

Once the chili is done, spoon it generously over the potato chips, ensuring each chip gets some topping.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chili-topped chips. Place the platter in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the platter from the oven. Serve hot, topped with dollops of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1394.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2514.4

Total Fat 159.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.6g
Cholesterol 314.1mg	0%
Sodium 4325.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.2g	0%
Total Sugars 32.1g
Protein 95.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1174.1mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 5389.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.8%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 30.6%