Linda's Hot Chili Cheese Fries

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Linda's Hot Chili Cheese Fries! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines golden, crispy baked french fries with a hearty homemade chili made from perfectly seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes. Piled high with gooey melted cheddar cheese and garnished with fresh green onions and optional sour cream, these loaded fries are bursting with bold, spicy flavors in every bite. Whether you're hosting a game day party or craving a cozy weeknight treat, this quick and easy recipe, ready in under an hour, will become your new go-to for satisfying comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 32 oz frozen french fries
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven according to the package instructions on the frozen french fries. Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy.

Step 2

While the fries are baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste, mixing it well with the beef and onion mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken and meld the flavors.

Step 7

Once the fries are done baking, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large serving platter or individual plates.

Step 8

Spoon the hot chili generously over the crispy fries.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the chili. Allow the heat from the chili to melt the cheese, or place the assembled fries under the broiler for 1-2 minutes for extra melty cheese.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced green onions and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your Linda's Hot Chili Cheese Fries!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2742.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4398.8

Total Fat 248.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.1g
Cholesterol 673.2mg	0%
Sodium 7975.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 358.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.8g	0%
Total Sugars 30.7g
Protein 193.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2281.9mg	0%
Iron 30.6mg	0%
Potassium 8579.7mg	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: 50.3%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 32.3%