Prepare the Fries: Cook the frozen French fries according to package directions. Keep warm.
Make the Chili: In a large skillet, heat Olive Oil over medium-high heat. Add Ground Beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
Add Onion and Garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Diced Tomatoes, Kidney Beans, Chili Powder, Cumin, Paprika, and Cayenne Pepper (if using). Season with Salt and Pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Make the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux. Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Cheddar Cheese and Garlic Powder until melted and smooth. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste.
Assemble: Place the cooked Fries on a serving platter. Top with Chili, then generously pour the Cheese Sauce over the top. Garnish with Green Onions and serve immediately.
Ingredients
4
2 lbs900 gFrozen French Fries - thick cut
1 lb450 gGround Beef
1 tbsp15 mLOlive Oil
1/2120 mLOnion - diced
2 cloves6 gGarlic - minced
1 can (15 oz)425 gDiced Tomatoes - undrained
1 can (15 oz)425 gKidney Beans - drained and rinsed
1 tbsp15 mLChili Powder
1 tsp5 mLCumin
1/2 tsp2.5 mLPaprika
1/4 tsp1.25 mLCayenne Pepper - optional
Salt and PepperTo tasteTo taste
4 tbsp60 mLButter
4 tbsp60 mLAll-Purpose Flour
3 cups720 mLMilk
8 oz225 gCheddar Cheese - shredded
1/4 tsp1.25 mLGarlic Powder
250 gGreen Onions - sliced
Equipment
Large Skillet
Medium Saucepan
Baking Sheet
Whisk
Instructions
Prepare the Fries: Cook the frozen French fries according to package directions. Keep warm.
Make the Chili: In a large skillet, heat Olive Oil over medium-high heat. Add Ground Beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
Add Onion and Garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Diced Tomatoes, Kidney Beans, Chili Powder, Cumin, Paprika, and Cayenne Pepper (if using). Season with Salt and Pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Make the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux. Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Cheddar Cheese and Garlic Powder until melted and smooth. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste.
Assemble: Place the cooked Fries on a serving platter. Top with Chili, then generously pour the Cheese Sauce over the top. Garnish with Green Onions and serve immediately.
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